New Shepard Vehicle Overview

A complete overview of the New Shepard launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.

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New Shepard rocket

Basic Info

Name

New Shepard

Family

Blue Origin

Manufacturer

First Launch

29 Apr 2015

Successful Launches

23

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.

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Launch Sites used by New Shepard

Corn Ranch

Corn Ranch launch site

Spaceport in Texas, USA, operated by Blue Origin for New Shepard rocket launches and tests.

📍 TX, United States
🚀 24 Launches

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