Watch Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' space tourism company, test its New Shepard rocket with a launch nearly 65 miles into the sky. It's the 12th uncrewed test as the company works towards sending paying passengers to space.
The rocket took off from a test site in rural Texas on Wednesday and soared more than 60 miles into the upper atmosphere, across the boundary that is widely considered the edge of space. It marked the 12th uncrewed test flight for Blue Origin's fully autonomous rocket and spacecraft system, called New Shepard. And it could be one of the last before the company is ready to start flying paying customers, though it's not clear exactly when the company will reach that milestone.
One project, called OSCAR, will test a"mixture of gasses" that could help NASA understand how to convert common waste to"propulsion or life support" on deep-space exploration missions, according to a press release.Also on board New Shepard were thousands of postcards from kids around the world who are part of Blue Origin's Club for the Future, a nonprofit designed to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Amazon Claims Trump Blocked $10 Billion Contract Because He Hates Jeff Bezos“The question is whether the President of the United States should be allowed to use the budget of DOD to pursue his own personal and political ends,” Amazon wrote in its lawsuit, which faults Trump for losing out on a lucrative defense contract.
Read more »
What you can learn from Jeff Bezos' leadership style - Business Insider'His unwritten philosophy is courage and curiosity, which I found to be to the real hallmark of pretty much every great leader that I work with.'
Read more »
Gates, Bezos bet on flow battery technology, a potential rival to big bets on lithium-ionElon Musk and GM are making big bets on lithium-ion battery technology for energy storage and auto markets in the climate change era, but iron-flow batteries, which are backed by Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Jack Ma and Michael Bloomberg, could play a big role in the future.
Read more »
From Jeff Bezos' swim trunks to Bill Gates' watch: Stuff billionaires own that you can afford to buy tooIf America's richest entrepreneurs inspire you or if you're buying for someone who's a fan, here are some billionaire-approved, affordable products that make perfect holiday gifts.
Read more »
Jeff Bezos' philosophy for Amazon is that it's always 'Day 1' — here's what that means and why it worksAs the business grows, the once-nimble startups inevitably fall into the trap of slowness, rigidity, and risk aversion. Bezos wants to prevent that.
Read more »
Michelle McManus, former Pop Idol winner, expecting her first baby with husband Jeff NimmoMichelle McManus, former Pop Idol winner, announces she is pregnant with her first baby. The singer shared a photo on Instagram of herself and husband Jeff Nimmo to announce the news
Read more »