Meet CrewMember 7 Blue Origin 2024-04-16 | CrewMember 7 is a unique role at Blue Origin. There are two assigned to each astronaut flight for New Shepard—one is embedded with the astronauts to help them ingress and egress the capsule while the other serves as Capsule Communications (CAPCOM) during the flight. Learn more about their unique and important role in astronaut training and flight operations at Blue Origin.
Day in the Life: Darron Threatt, Aerospace Weld Technician Blue Origin 2024-10-16 | Meet Darron Threatt, welder and laser operator at Blue Origin. Darron took us on a behind-the-scenes tour of how he is building and installing parts on rocket engine nozzles. Check out his daily grind in the Rocket City facility and learn more about Blue Origin careers: blueorigin.com/careers #ManufacturingMonth #FortheBenefitofEarth
Day in the Life: Ali Walker, New Shepard Lead Integration Engineer Blue Origin 2024-10-07 | What’s it like to work on #NewShepard? Get a behind-the-scenes look with lead integration engineer Ali Walker as she and her team prepare the rocket for many journeys to space. #FortheBenefitofEarth #NS27
Reserve Your Seat on New Shepard Blue Origin 2024-09-12 | Make your dream of space travel a reality. Reserve a seat on an upcoming New Shepard mission. Visit: bit.ly/3SbGMZj #Space #ForTheBenefitofEarth
Replay: New Shepard Mission NS-26 Webcast Blue Origin 2024-08-29 | Blue Origin successfully completed its eighth human spaceflight on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The NS-26 crew included: Nicolina Elrick, Rob Ferl, Eugene Grin, Dr. Eiman Jahangir, Karsen Kitchen, and Ephraim Rabin. To secure your trip to space on a future New Shepard mission, visit: blueorigin.com/new-shepard/fly.
Origin Stories: Chris Sembroski Blue Origin 2024-08-26 | Meet Chris Sembroski, Club for the Future Ambassador and avionics test engineer at Blue Origin! Chris is passionate about space and shares his first-hand experience as a commercial astronaut on Inspiration4. His mission today is to inspire future generations to pursue #STEAM careers and sustain humanity’s presence in the universe. #FortheBenefitofEarth #space
Laura Shepard Churchley looks back on her New Shepard flight. Blue Origin 2024-08-01 | Laura Shepard Churchley, the daughter of the first American in space, looks back on her New Shepard flight. Want to fly to space? Reserve a seat: bit.ly/4d3EGTv #FortheBenefitofEarth #Space
Reserve a Seat on an Upcoming New Shepard Mission Blue Origin 2024-05-22 | Make your dream of space travel a reality. Reserve a seat on an upcoming New Shepard mission. Visit: bit.ly/3WSIuSq #Space #ForTheBenefitofEarth #shorts
Replay: New Shepard Mission NS-25 Webcast Blue Origin 2024-05-19 | Blue Origin successfully completed its seventh human spaceflight on Sunday, May 19. The astronaut crew included: Mason Angel, Sylvain Chiron, Ken Hess, Carol Schaller, Gopi Thotakura, and former Air Force Captain Ed Dwight, who was selected by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 as the nation’s first Black astronaut candidate but was never granted the opportunity to fly to space. Secure your trip to space on a future New Shepard mission. Visit blueorigin.com/new-shepard/fly.
Ed Dwight NS-25 Blue Origin 2024-05-19 | Meet NS-25 astronaut Ed Dwight, a former United States Air Force Captain who was selected by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 as the nation’s first Black astronaut candidate. Learn more about Ed Dwight’s incredible life story. #NS25
Blue Origin’s Launch Site One Blue Origin 2024-04-30 | Take a tour of Launch Site One, nestled in the Guadalupe Mountains in West Texas, where astronauts fly to space and back onboard New Shepard.
Lake Nona Impact Forum – Fireside Chat Highlights with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Jeff Bezos Blue Origin 2024-03-04 | What does working on a ranch have to do with space? @NASA Administrator Bill Nelson sat down with Jeff Bezos for a fireside chat at the Lake Nona Impact Forum last week. Check out the highlights…
Test Stand 4670: Building on a Legacy Blue Origin 2024-03-01 | Once a pivotal platform for the testing of Saturn V and Space Shuttle engines, Test Stand 4670 at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, has witnessed the power of innovation and the spirit of exploration. Experience the transformation of Test Stand 4670 as this historic site has come back to life, blending the rich heritage of NASA's golden era with the cutting-edge technology of today testing our BE-4 and BE-3U engines. The rumble is back in the Rocket City.
Origin Stories: Shoshauna Harrison Taylor Blue Origin 2024-02-21 | “I want to open the door for other minority women to feel like this is a space where they can work,” -Shoshauna Harrison Taylor, Capsule Controller Lead for New Shepard, Blue Origin. Take a peek inside mission control and learn about Shoshauna's career journey in the space industry. Join #TeamBlue: blueorigin.com/careers#EWeek2024 #BlackHistoryMonth #FortheBenefitofEarth
New Shepard Flight Profile Blue Origin 2024-01-22 | Named after Mercury astronaut Alan Shepard, the first American to go to space, New Shepard is our reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line, the internationally recognized boundary of space. Learn more: blueorigin.com/new-shepard
Harnessing Space Resources for Sustainable Presence Blue Origin 2024-01-03 | Our team is developing technologies to harness space resources to make robotic and human presence on the Moon sustainable. Explore how this technology will support missions to the Moon and beyond with the potential to revolutionize how we produce power and materials on Earth. #FortheBenefitofEarth
Replay: New Shepard Mission NS-24 Webcast Blue Origin 2023-12-19 | New Shepard flew its 24th mission on Tuesday, December 19. The manifest included 33 payloads and 38,000 Club for the Future postcards from students around the world. More details about the mission can be found here: blueorigin.com/news/new-shepard-ns-24-mission-announcement
New Shepard Human Flight History Blue Origin 2023-09-27 | In July 2021, we took the first step in advancing our vision of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Thank you to the 31 pioneers who’ve flown on New Shepard since our first human flight. This is only the beginning. #FortheBenefitofEarth
Safety, Blue Origin’s Top Mission Blue Origin 2023-09-13 | New Shepard's development program approach led to our first human flight, which was a completely nominal flight with humans on board. For each operational flight we will continue to learn and improve our approach to safety.
Origin Stories: Jordan Stewart Blue Origin 2023-07-19 | “Everything we do at Blue Origin is for the benefit of Earth. We’re giving people hope about something bigger than themselves.” —Jordan Stewart, Senior Manager, Facilities, Maintenance, and Security, Blue Origin. Jordan Stewart is a passionate member of #TeamBlue based in Huntsville, Alabama. Build a road to space as your authentic self. Join us: blueorigin.com/careers#space #FortheBenefitofEarth
Origin Stories: Tobacia Brothers Blue Origin 2023-05-03 | "The Tobacia Brothers' legacy will be that we are opening the road to space to more communities in Latin America and all over the world.” —Camilo Tobacia, lead manufacturing engineer for New Shepard, Blue Origin. Join us in celebrating three siblings at #TeamBlue who are inspiring future generations to start their own journey in the space industry. Build the future: blueorigin.com/careers#space #FortheBenefitofEarth
Blue Origin: For the Benefit of Earth Blue Origin 2023-04-10 | Earth is the best planet. Yet, its resources are limited. In space, there are abundant resources that will help humanity preserve Earth for future generations. We can go to space for what we need, and move the most polluting industries from Earth into the solar system where they can't stress our environment.Space is the long-term solution for Earth, humanity's blue origin. Join the mission.
Origin Stories: Shelly Clark Blue Origin 2023-04-10 | “I want to inspire more women and minorities to pursue careers in the space industry.” - Shelly Clark, Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, Blue OriginWe’re proud of #TeamBlue and their contributions to building a road to space. Join us in making history.#WomensHistoryMonth #space #FortheBenefitofEarth
BE-7 Thrust Chamber Assembly Hotfire Test at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Test Stand 116 Blue Origin 2023-03-28 | On March 20, 2023, our BE-7 team conducted another successful Thrust Chamber Assembly (TCA) test at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Test Stand 116. Our tests on an upgraded TCA bring our cumulative test time to more than 4000 seconds, and we are on track in our engine development path. This was a self-funded test as part of our campaign to advance our lunar capabilities.
Origin Stories: Devin Garner Blue Origin 2023-03-01 | Devin Garner, Integration Engineer and Technician, shares his journey on building a road to space for the benefit of Earth.
Origin Stories: Carmen L. De Leon-Acosta Blue Origin 2022-11-11 | On #VeteransDay, we honor all veterans, including the many women and men at Blue Origin who have served our country. Meet retired United States Air Force MSgt Carmen De Leon-Acosta, a manufacturing operations assembly senior manager. Learn about her journey from the military into the space industry.
Origin Stories: Joel Gomez Blue Origin 2022-11-11 | Meet #NewShepard crew capsule systems engineer Joel Gomez and learn more about the power of mentorship and his inspiring path to work in space. #ForTheBenefitOfEarth
Orbital Reef: Your Address, In Orbit Blue Origin 2022-11-03 | Orbital Reef will provide anyone with the opportunity to establish their own address in orbit. Learn more at www.orbitalreef.com
New Shepard Mission NS-23 Webcast Blue Origin 2022-09-12 | New Shepard’s 23rd mission, a dedicated payloads flight, will fly 36 payloads from academia, research institutions, and students across the globe. The launch window opens at 8:30 AM CDT / 13:30 UTC from Launch Site One in West Texas. This mission brings the total number of commercial payloads flown on the vehicle to more than 150. Two payloads will fly on the exterior of the New Shepard booster for ambient exposure to the space environment. Eighteen payloads on this flight are funded by NASA, primarily by the Flight Opportunities Program. Among the NS-23 payloads are tens of thousands of postcards from Blue Origin’s nonprofit, Club for the Future, whose Postcards to Space program enables people around the world to fly their visions to space on New Shepard.
Replay: New Shepard Mission NS-22 Webcast Blue Origin 2022-08-06 | Blue Origin successfully completed its sixth human spaceflight on Thursday, August 4. The astronaut crew included: Coby Cotton, Mário Ferreira, Vanessa O’Brien, Clint Kelly III, Sara Sabry, and Steve Young. If you’re interested in securing your own trip to space on a future New Shepard mission, visit BlueOrigin.com. Production note: Vanessa O’Brien’s crew portrait did not display properly at minute 37. We apologize for the error and it has been corrected.
Origin Stories: Mareach (Moe) Angok Blue Origin 2022-07-12 | Watch the Origin Story about how Mareach (Moe) Angok, #NewGlenn Senior Systems Design Integrator, is helping Blue Origin build a road to space for the benefit of 🌎.
Replay: New Shepard Mission NS-21 Webcast Blue Origin 2022-06-04 | Blue Origin successfully completed its fifth human spaceflight on Saturday, June 4. The astronaut crew included: Evan Dick, Katya Echazarreta, Hamish Harding, Victor Correa Hespanha, Jaison Robinson, and Victor Vescovo. If you’re interested in securing your own trip to space on a future New Shepard mission, visit BlueOrigin.com.
The NS-21 Crew Blue Origin 2022-06-04 | Meet the NS-21 crew: Evan Dick, Katya Echazarreta, Hamish Harding, Victor Correa Hespanha, Jaison Robinson, and Victor Vescovo. Following the flight, Katya will become the first Mexican-born woman and the youngest American to fly to space.
Replay: New Shepard Mission NS-20 Webcast Blue Origin 2022-03-31 | Blue Origin successfully completed its fourth human spaceflight on Thursday, March 31. The astronaut manifest included Marty Allen, Sharon Hagle, Mark Hagle, Jim Kitchen, Gary Lai, and Dr. George Nield. If you are interested in securing your own trip to space on a future New Shepard launch, visit BlueOrigin.com.
The Crew of NS-20 Blue Origin 2022-03-31 | Meet the NS-20 crew: Marty Allen, Sharon Hagle, Marc Hagle, Jim Kitchen, Gary Lai, and Dr. George Nield.
The Architect of New Shepard Blue Origin 2022-03-30 | Gary Lai will fly to space in the vehicle he spent his career designing and building.
NS-20 Pre-Mission Interview: Lead Flight Director, Nicholas Patrick Blue Origin 2022-03-29 | Lead flight director Nicholas Patrick sat down with webcast host and director of civil space exploration sales, Jacki Cortese, to provide a status update on the NS-20 mission and crew preparations.
We Are Team Blue Blue Origin 2022-03-25 | At Blue Origin, our genuine passion for space exploration is evident through the work we do. We’re looking for people who share that passion and want to turn their career into a calling. We're shaping our future in space and we’re looking for dedicated and inspired people to join us.
Launch. Land. Repeat. Blue Origin 2021-12-15 | #NewShepard has flown 19 successful consecutive missions to space and back above the Kármán Line through a meticulous and incremental flight program to test and validate its multiple redundant safety systems.
Recap: New Shepard Mission NS-19 Blue Origin 2021-12-13 | Join us in recalling the awe-inspiring journey the crew of #NS19 “The Original Six” experienced on December 11, 2021.
Replay: New Shepard Mission NS-19 Webcast Blue Origin 2021-12-11 | Blue Origin successfully completed its third human spaceflight on Saturday, December 11, the first with six astronauts on board. The astronaut manifest included, Laura Shepard Churchley, Michael Strahan, Evan Dick, Dylan Taylor, Cameron Bess, and Lane Bess. If you are interested in securing your own trip to space on a future New Shepard launch, visit BlueOrigin.com.
To Space, For Earth Blue Origin 2021-12-11 | "I’m very excited about the future!” These kids are going to change the world and we can’t wait to see what they accomplish.
In Memoriam: Glen de Vries Blue Origin 2021-12-11 | We dedicate the NS-19 flight to the memory of Glen de Vries. His passion and dedication will not be forgotten. Ad Astra Glen.
