New Shepard Vehicle Overview
A complete overview of the New Shepard launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.
Basic Info
Name
New Shepard
Family
Blue Origin
Manufacturer
First Launch
29 Apr 2015
Successful Launches
27
Failed Launches
1
Rocket Info
Status
Active
Stages
1
Length
15 m
Diameter
3.7 m
Launch Mass
75 tons
Thrust
490 kN
Reusability
Reusable
The New Shepard, developed by Blue Origin, is a fully reusable suborbital launch vehicle designed for space tourism. It consists of a booster rocket and a crew capsule, capable of carrying up to six passengers or cargo above the Kármán line, the edge of space. The booster lands vertically, and the capsule descends via parachutes, allowing for repeated use. New Shepard has a strong track record of successful launches and landings, playing a significant role in commercial spaceflight and research.
Common New Shepard Questions
Launch Sites used by New Shepard
Corn Ranch
Spaceport in Texas, USA, operated by Blue Origin for New Shepard rocket launches and tests.