Today Blue Origin posted this video compilation of highlights of the test flights of the New Shepard:
From the caption:
The more we fly the better we get. Safety and reliability are paramount. Our rigorous test program with New Shepard is putting the vehicle through the paces. We have successfully completed several crew capsule escape tests showing that our astronauts will be safe in any phase of flight. In addition to our test program, our payloads program is driving more flights of the system as we iterate on operations and technology in preparation for human spaceflight. All the learnings from the New Shepard program are being flowed into New Glenn development as we scale up our capabilities to serve the orbital market. Visit us at www.blueorigin.com to learn more.
Another flight is expected to happen very soon.
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Moon, the Eighth Continent – A documentary about government and private efforts around the world to revitalize exploration of the Moon and to establish human bases and settlements there. (In French with English subtitles):
Major space agencies, and a few billionaires, are now launching a new space race to the moon. It’s the first step before heading to Mars.
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An entertaining story of one guy’s lifelong pursuit of a ride to the Moon: Coin Operated on Vimeo
Written & Directed by Nicholas Arioli
Coin Operated is an award winning 5 minute short animation that spans 70 years in the life of one naive explorer. This film was proudly made by independent artists.
Facebook – facebook.com/CoinOperatedFilm
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