New Shepard
New Shepard
Space Launch Systems
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Basic Information
Name
New Shepard
Designation
New Shepard
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Space Launch Systems
Manufacturer
Blue Origin
Date of Introduction
2017
Description
The New Shepard is a fully reusable, affordable, lightweight space launch system developed by Blue Origin based upon vertical takeoff and vertical landing. The New Shepard consists of a pressurized capsule atop of a rocket booster that lifts to an altitude beyond 100 kilometers achieving a top speed of Mach 3. The rocket booster is powered by the BE-3 rocket engine delivering 110,000-lb of thrust. The capsule has a seating capacity for up to six people and after separation from the booster it lands utilizing parachutes. The New Shepard carried out the first test flight on April 29, 2015, and the first commercial flight was completed on December 12, 2017.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
6
Max Speed
3704.4 km/h
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Space Launch Systems
Status
Active
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Blue Origin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
December 12, 2017
First Flight
April 29, 2015
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
6
Number of Stages
1
Dimensions — Height
60 foot
Mass — Max Lift-off Thrust
110,000 pound
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Rocket Engines: BE-3 (1)
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003790
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
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Width
—
Height
18.29 m
Weight
—
Operators (1)
United States
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