Blue Origin NS-31 New Shepard
Meet the Astronaut Crew
Aisha Bowe
- Birthday: 11/04/1986
- Role: Tourist
- Nationality: United States of America, Bahamas
- First Flight: 04/14/2025
- Last Flight: 04/14/2025
Former NASA rocket scientist, entrepreneur, and global STEM advocate.
Amanda Nguyen
- Birthday: 10/10/1991
- Role: Tourist
- Nationality: Vietnam, United States of America
- First Flight: 04/14/2025
- Last Flight: 04/14/2025
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Gayle King
- Birthday: 12/28/1954
- Role: Tourist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 04/14/2025
- Last Flight: 04/14/2025
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Katy Perry
- Birthday: 10/25/1984
- Role: Tourist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 04/14/2025
- Last Flight: 04/14/2025
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Kerianne Flynn
- Role: Tourist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 04/14/2025
- Last Flight: 04/14/2025
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Lauren Sánchez
- Birthday: 09/19/1969
- Role: Tourist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 04/14/2025
- Last Flight: 04/14/2025
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About the NS-31 Mission
- Type: Tourism
- Orbit: Suborbital
NS-31 is the 11th crewed flight for the New Shepard program and the 31st in its history.
Launch Pad & Location
West Texas Suborbital Launch Site/ Corn Ranch
Corn Ranch, Van Horn, TX, USA
The West Texas Suborbital Launch Site/ Corn Ranch launch pad has hosted 38 rocket launches, including 0 orbital launch attempts. The Corn Ranch, Van Horn, TX, USA launch site has been the location for 38 total rocket launches.
Corn Ranch, commonly referred to as Launch Site One (LSO), is a spaceport owned and operated by Blue Origin which is located approximately 30 miles north of the town of Van Horn, Texas, United States.
Blue Origin New Shepard Rocket
The New Shepard reusable launch system is a vertical-takeoff, vertical-landing (VTVL), suborbital manned rocket that is being developed by Blue Origin as a commercial system for suborbital space tourism.
Booster Landing & Recovery
Core NS-5
The New Shepard booster NS-5 has landed back on the landing pad. Reusable booster NS-5 last flew on 12/20/2025 and has completed 6 successful launch and landing missions. 5th New Shepard booster.
Corn Ranch Landing Pad, West Texas - CR
New Shepard landing site.
Return to Launch Site - RTLS
A return to launch site usually means that after stage separation the booster flips and does a burn back towards the launch site, landing near where it initially launched from.
A sonic boom may occur during booster recovery as the first stage returns to the landing zone. This atmospheric phenomenon creates a loud sound as the rocket breaks the sound barrier during its descent.
About Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an American privately funded aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company set up by Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos with its headquarters in Kent, Washington. The company is developing technologies to enable private human access to space with the goal to dramatically lower costs and increase reliability. Blue Origin currently launches its New Shepard sub-orbital vehicle from its West Texas launch site, they are currently constructing a launch pad for their orbital vehicle New Glenn at Cape Canaveral LC-36.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Blue Origin New Shepard NS-31 launch scheduled?
The Blue Origin New Shepard NS-31 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Blue Origin New Shepard NS-31 mission launch from?
The Blue Origin New Shepard rocket launched from West Texas Suborbital Launch Site/ Corn Ranch at Corn Ranch, Van Horn, TX, USA. Corn Ranch, commonly referred to as Launch Site One (LSO), is a spaceport owned and operated by Blue Origin which is located approximately 30 miles north of the town of Van Horn, Texas, United States.
What rocket was used for the NS-31 mission?
The NS-31 mission launched aboard a Blue Origin New Shepard rocket. The New Shepard reusable launch system is a vertical-takeoff, vertical-landing (VTVL), suborbital manned rocket that is being developed by Blue Origin as a commercial system for suborbital space tourism. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
Did the Blue Origin New Shepard booster for NS-31 attempt a landing?
Yes, the New Shepard first stage booster attempted a Return to Launch Site at a designated landing zone. Booster recovery allows Blue Origin to reuse rocket components, significantly reducing launch costs. Learn more about the landing details.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Blue Origin New Shepard NS-31 launch?
The Blue Origin New Shepard NS-31 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Blue Origin New Shepard NS-31 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Blue Origin New Shepard launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the NS-31 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Blue Origin live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.