Blue Origin paused New Shepard flights for no less than two years in January 2026 to focus on lunar work. No price is published.
Flight profile
Flight profileSuborbital (rocket)
Max. altitude100 km
Duration~11 min
WeightlessnessSeveral minutes
Launch siteLaunch Site One (Corn Ranch – West Texas)
Landing methodCapsule lands under parachutes in West Texas
VehicleNew Shepard
Cabin & crew
Seats per flight6
Crew on boardAutonomous, no pilot
Participation & preparation
Minimum age18 years
Medical screeningRequired
TrainingTwo days of on-site astronaut training covering the mission profile, safety systems, zero-g protocols and mission simulations.
Previous flights
RecordFlights paused in January 2026 for no less than two years.
Price & terms
Price on request
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