Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, is set to launch its rocket, Big Shepard, on Monday, marking its return to space after more than a year since the last accident.
In the September 2022 incident, the rocket booster stage crashed, while the capsule safely descended with parachutes. Fortunately, no crew was on board during the accident.
In the September 2022 incident, the rocket booster stage crashed, while the capsule safely descended with parachutes. Fortunately, no crew was on board during the accident.
Following the accident, The FAA conducted an investigation, concluding in September 2023 that the incident resulted from elevated temperatures in the rocket's engine.
the FAA approved Blue Origin's request to resume flights. Blue Origin utilizes its New Shepard rocket for space tourism ventures launching from Texas.
Having taken 31 individuals, including founder Jeff Bezos, on short space rides, Blue Origin competes in the space tourism market with Virgin Galactic, founded by British billionaire Richard Branson.