[16 May 2024] New Shepard’s Crewed NS-25 Mission Targets Liftoff on May 19

Blue Origin announced today its seventh human flight, NS-25, will lift off from Launch Site One in West Texas on Sunday, May 19. The launch window opens at 8:30 AM CDT / 1330 UTC. The webcast on BlueOrigin.com will start at T-40 minutes. 

Additionally, Blue Origin released the NS-25 mission patch. A few of the symbols embedded include: 

• The Gemini spacecraft represents Ed Dwight’s aerospace training era. The hand lifting the crew capsule is a nod to his extensive artwork. 
• The sunrise represents Mason Angel and Carol Schaller’s desire to experience the overview effect.  
• The mountains symbolize Carol Schaller, Gopi Thotakura, and Sylvain Chiron’s passion for climbing and skiing. 

The crew capsule’s leaf design reflects the groundbreaking family heritage software Kenneth L. Hess developed.