Blue Origin Completes 28th Mission to Space
Today, Blue Origin successfully completed its ninth human spaceflight and the 28th flight for the New Shepard program. The astronaut crew included: Emily Calandrelli, Sharon Hagle, Marc Hagle, Austin Litteral, James (J.D.) Russell, and Henry (Hank) Wolfond. Sharon and Marc Hagle both flew for the second time. Including today’s crew, New Shepard has now flown 47 people to space (three people have flown twice).
The NS-28 Crew (left to right): Sharon Hagle, Marc Hagle, Emily Calandrelli, J.D. Russell, Hank Wolfond, and Austin Litteral.
“It’s always moving to witness an astronaut crew return from space changed by their experience on New Shepard,” said Phil Joyce, Senior Vice President, New Shepard. “This mission amplifies the importance of STEAM and inspiring the next generation, and we welcomed back two returning astronauts. A big thank you to all our customers for the opportunity to provide this experience, and for helping to advance our mission to build a road to space for the benefit of Earth.”
If you’re interested in flying on New Shepard as an astronaut or flying a payload on a future mission, visit BlueOrigin.com. You can also purchase commemorative merchandise from today’s mission at the Blue Origin Shop.
Blue Origin's 28th Mission Advances Human Spaceflight Milestone
Blue Origin completed its 28th New Shepard mission, marking its ninth human spaceflight. The crew included Emily Calandrelli, Sharon Hagle, Marc Hagle, Austin Litteral, J.D. Russell, and Hank Wolfond, with Sharon and Marc flying for the second time. To date, New Shepard has transported 47 individuals to space. Phil Joyce highlighted the transformative experience of space travel and its role in promoting STEAM education.
