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Blue Origin NS-33 New Shepard

Launch Status
Success

Rocket Launch Video Stream

Meet the Astronaut Crew

Blue Origin Astronaut Allie Kuehner, NS-33 Tourist

Allie Kuehner

Astronaut details for Allie Kuehner
RoleTourist
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight06/29/2025
Last Flight06/29/2025

Environmentalist and dedicated conservationist

Blue Origin Astronaut Carl Kuehner, NS-33 Tourist

Carl Kuehner

Astronaut details for Carl Kuehner
RoleTourist
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight06/29/2025
Last Flight06/29/2025

Chairman of Building and Land Technology (BLT), a real estate development, investment, and property management firm

Blue Origin Astronaut Freddie Rescigno Jr., NS-33 Tourist

Freddie Rescigno Jr.

Astronaut details for Freddie Rescigno Jr.
RoleTourist
NationalityUnited States of America, Italy
First Flight06/29/2025
Last Flight06/29/2025

Italian-American entrepreneur, business owner, and competitive golfer based in Suwanee, Georgia.

Blue Origin Astronaut Jim Sitkin, NS-33 Tourist

Jim Sitkin

Astronaut details for Jim Sitkin
RoleTourist
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight06/29/2025
Last Flight06/29/2025

Retired law expert specalized on employment class actions on behalf of non-unionized employees, challenging industries that t...

Blue Origin Astronaut Leland Larson, NS-33 Tourist

Leland Larson

Astronaut details for Leland Larson
RoleTourist
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight06/29/2025
Last Flight06/29/2025

Philanthropist and former CEO of School Bus Services, Inc. and Larson Transportation Services.

Blue Origin Astronaut Owolabi Salis, NS-33 Tourist

Owolabi Salis

Astronaut details for Owolabi Salis
RoleTourist
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight06/29/2025
Last Flight06/29/2025

Attorney and a financial consultant

About the NS-33 Mission

Mission details for NS-33
TypeTourism
OrbitSuborbital

NS-33 is the 13th crewed flight for the New Shepard program and the 33rd in its history.

Launch Pad & Location

West Texas Suborbital Launch Site/ Corn Ranch

Corn Ranch, Van Horn, TX, USA

Launch statistics for West Texas Suborbital Launch Site/ Corn Ranch at Corn Ranch, Van Horn, TX, USA
Launches38
Total Launches38

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.

Learn more about the Blue Origin New Shepard Rocket

Booster Landing & Recovery

Core NS-5

Booster details for NS-5
Serial NumberNS-5
Last Flight12/20/2025
Successful Landings6
Details5th New Shepard booster.

The New Shepard booster NS-5 has landed back on the landing pad.

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.

Understand rocket booster landing sonic booms

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.

Learn more about Blue Origin

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the Blue Origin New Shepard NS-33 launch scheduled?

The Blue Origin New Shepard NS-33 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Blue Origin New Shepard NS-33 launch video?

You can watch the Blue Origin New Shepard launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.

Where did the Blue Origin New Shepard NS-33 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-33 mission?

The NS-33 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-33 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-33 launch?

The Blue Origin New Shepard NS-33 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-33 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-33 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.

Last Updated

Last Updated:

  • Mission completed.

  • Liftoff.

  • Official Webcast by Blue Origin has started

  • New T-0.

  • On hold awaiting launch site weather.

  • New T-0.

  • GO for launch.

  • NET June 29.

  • Scrubbed for the day due to launch site weather, new launch date TBD.

  • Next launch target on June 22.

  • Scrubbed for the day due to high winds.

  • Holding at T-10 minutes

  • Official Webcast by Blue Origin has started

  • New T-0.

  • On hold for surface winds.

  • GO for launch.

  • Added launch.

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