Blue Origin NS-36 New Shepard
Rocket Launch Video Stream
Meet the Astronaut Crew
Aaron Newman
- Role: Tourist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 10/08/2025
- Last Flight: 10/08/2025
Entrepreneur, explorer, and US Army veteran.
Danna Karagussova
- Role: Tourist
- Nationality: Kazakhstan
- First Flight: 10/08/2025
- Last Flight: 10/08/2025
Entrepreneur in media, distribution, and events.
Jeff Elgin
- Role: Tourist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 10/08/2025
- Last Flight: 10/08/2025
Executive in the franchise industry.
Vitalii Ostrovsky
- Role: Tourist
- Nationality: Ukraine
- First Flight: 10/08/2025
- Last Flight: 10/08/2025
Businessman, hotel and real estate investor, systems analyst, web developer, and globetrotter.
William H. Lewis
- Role: Tourist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 10/08/2025
- Last Flight: 10/08/2025
Insmed CEO at the time of his flight on Blue Origin's NS-36 suborbital mission.
Clint Kelly III
- Role: Tourist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 08/04/2022
- Last Flight: 10/08/2025
Clint managed research and technology programs focused primarily on computer science and robotics while in government and in ...
About the NS-36 Mission
- Type: Tourism
- Orbit: Suborbital
NS-36 is the 15th crewed flight for the New Shepard program and the 36th in the New Shepard program's 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-4
The New Shepard booster NS4 has landed back on the landing pad. Reusable booster NS-4 last flew on 01/22/2026 and has completed 17 successful launch and landing missions. New Shepard vehicle #4 is the fourth flight vehicle of the New Shepard suborbital rocket. It was used for Blue Origin's first crewed launches.
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-36 launch scheduled?
The Blue Origin New Shepard NS-36 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Blue Origin New Shepard NS-36 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-36 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-36 mission?
The NS-36 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-36 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-36 launch?
The Blue Origin New Shepard NS-36 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-36 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-36 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.