Blue Origin Launches Six Private Astronauts Into Suborbital Space

Credit: Blue Origin
HOUSTON—Blue Origin successfully launched its 10th crewed suborbital New Shepard mission from West Texas on Feb. 25, autonomously sending six private astronauts into the realm above the 100 km (62 mi.) Karman line. Launch of the reusable New Shepard from the company’s Launch Site One near Van Horn...
Mark Carreau

Mark is based in Houston, where he has written on aerospace for more than 25 years. While at the Houston Chronicle, he was recognized by the Rotary National Award for Space Achievement Foundation in 2006 for his professional contributions to the public understanding of America's space program through news reporting.

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