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TOUCHDOWN! Blue Origin NS-34 Capsule Landing
The Launch Pad· 2025-08-03 13:35
And I can't wait to hear what our astronauts have to say upon returning. Again, CM7 Rob Freowski will be chatting with our astros um once they land back there in West Texas. And we have touchdown.Look at that. ...
FULL FLIGHT! Blue Origin NS-34 Crew Launch
The Launch Pad· 2025-08-03 13:33
Flight Overview - New Shepard successfully launched and cleared the tower, powered by the BE3 engine [1] - The vehicle reached supersonic speed with the BE3 engine at 100% power [3] - Main engine cutoff (MECO) occurred at approximately 160,000 ft [4] - The crew capsule and booster both crossed the Karman line [5] - The booster landed approximately 2 miles from the launch site [15] - The capsule landed softly with the aid of parachutes and a retro thrust system [16][17][18] Vehicle Performance - The BE3 engine throttled down for max Q to manage aerodynamic stress [2] - Drag brakes deployed on the booster to cut its velocity by half [13] - The BE3 engine reignited to slow down the booster for landing [13] - The retro thrust system on the capsule ensured a gentle touchdown at approximately 1 mile per hour [17][18] Crew Experience - Astronauts experienced about 3Gs during ascent [3] - The crew enjoyed microgravity and views beyond the Karman line [6] - Astronauts prepared for landing by returning to their seats and harnessing up [10]
TOUCHDOWN! Blue Origin NS-34 Capsule Landing
The Launch Pad· 2025-08-03 13:31
And I can't wait to hear what our astronauts have to say upon returning. Again, CM7 Rob Freowski will be chatting with our astros um once they land back there in West Texas. And we have touchdown.Look at that. ...
Blue Origin launches 13th human spaceflight
NBC News· 2025-06-30 11:03
[Music] You know, just an incredible vehicle. And touchdown. Touchdown. Touchdown confirmed.Congratulations. Welcome home, New Shepard 33. Solstice 33.What an incredible flight today. It's an incredible moment for these astronauts to come back, soak it all in, and they're finally putting boots back on the ground after crossing the Carmen. ...