Blue Origin

[Анатолий Егоров]

Официальные портреты

[Брабонт]

Надо ли статистически учитывать этих суборбитальных туристов?

[Анатолий Егоров]

Слетали штатно. Для статистики, Марк Рокет 700-й человек поднявшийся выше 100 км.

[Анатолий Егоров]

The Crew Capsule reached an apogee of 340,290 ft AGL/343,937 ft MSL (104 km AGL/105 km MSL).
The booster reached an apogee of 339,963 ft AGL/343,610 ft MSL (104 km AGL/105 km MSL)
Official launch time was 8:39:11 AM CDT/13:39:11 UTC.
Capsule landing occurred at 8:49:18 AM CDT/13:49:18 UTC.
The mission elapsed time was 10 min 7 sec.

[Paleopulo]

Надо ли статистически учитывать этих суборбитальных туристов?

В статистике суборбитальных туристов.

[Pirat5]

не помню чтоб я ранее видел след...

[zandr]

Код Выделить Развернуть

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNfUra5FBaA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNfUra5FBaA
Replay: New Shepard Mission NS-32 Webcast
   Blue Origin
On May 31, Blue Origin successfully completed its 12th human spaceflight and the 32nd flight for the New Shepard program. The astronaut crew included: Aymette Medina Jorge, Dr. Gretchen Green, Jaime Alemán, Jesse Williams, Mark Rocket, and Paul Jeris. Including today's crew, New Shepard has now flown 64 people into space. Learn more: bit.ly/3FocQ8U

[Трилобит]

NASA и BO провели испытания с макетом шлюза Blue Moon Mk2 в бассейне.

[Трилобит]

Оказывается еще 22 мая Дэйв Лимп про испытания в бассейне писал.

Made a 'splash' last week with our first-ever joint NASA-Blue test at
@NASA_Johnson
's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory, supporting the development of our Blue Moon MK2 human landing system, or lander. Diving teams completed a series of simulated Extravehicular Activities using a specialized underwater MK2 lander mockup. The teams replicated the actual dimensions of our airlock hatch and short proximity of the lander to what will be the lunar surface. Over two days, participants wore modified underwater spacesuits and used weights to simulate the Moon's gravity. The tests assessed the Blue Moon lander's airlock, Surface Access System, cargo transfer system, and innovative hardware for rescuing an incapacitated crew from the lunar surface. We demonstrated our ability to safely deliver astronauts and cargo to the lunar surface and return the crew in an emergency. Grateful to our partners at
@NASA
for the opportunity to team up and use your world-class facility. And a special thanks to the divers who suited up for our tests.

https://x.com/davill/status/1925551380066181319
Из интересного - помимо собственно шлюза и лестницы испытали еще систему для возвращения раненого члена экипажа на борт в экстренной ситуации и систему перемещения грузов.

На всякий случай добавил фотографии в виде вложение, если у кого по ссылкам с твиттера не откроются. Могу в предыдущий пост и видео с ютуба вложением прикрепить кстати, если у кого проблемы с доступом.

[Paleopulo]

Кучно пошли

Blue Origin today announced the six people flying on its NS-33 mission. The crew includes: Allie Kuehner and her husband, Carl Kuehner, Leland Larson, Freddie Rescigno, Jr., Owolabi Salis, and James (Jim) Sitkin.

Дата, как обычно, будет объявлена позже.

[zandr]

https://www.blueorigin.com/news/new-shepard-ns-33-mission

Conservationists Join Blue Origin's Next New Shepard Flight, NS-33
Blue Origin today announced the six people flying on its NS-33 mission. The crew includes: Allie Kuehner and her husband, Carl Kuehner, Leland Larson, Freddie Rescigno, Jr., Owolabi Salis, and James (Jim) Sitkin. 
This mission is the 13th human flight for the New Shepard program and the 33rd in its history. The flight date will be announced soon. On launch day, the live webcast will start 30 minutes before liftoff. 

Meet the Crew 

Allie Kuehner 

Спойлер

Allie is an environmentalist and dedicated conservationist with a passion for protecting natural ecosystems and wildlife for future generations. She serves on the board of Nature is Nonpartisan, a nonprofit organization advocating for bipartisan solutions to environmental challenges. Allie is an avid adventurer and explorer driven by a profound respect for nature and a desire to experience the wild places they work to protect. From remote landscapes to rugged terrain, she believes that firsthand exploration strengthens the case for thoughtful environmental stewardship. 

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Carl Kuehner 

Спойлер

Carl serves as Chairman of Building and Land Technology (BLT), a real estate development, investment, and property management firm dedicated to building communities and ecosystems that promote long-term growth and sustainability. Under his leadership, BLT has redefined urban development by integrating innovative design with a deep commitment to environmental responsibility and community impact. Deeply committed to conservation, Carl champions efforts to sustain, restore, and enhance wildlife and natural habitats, sustainable food systems, and environmental restoration projects through business strategy and philanthropic initiatives. His work reflects a belief that responsible development and social stewardship go hand in hand, creating a legacy that balances progress with purpose. 

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Leland Larson  

Спойлер

Leland is a philanthropist and former CEO of School Bus Services, Inc. and Larson Transportation Services. Both are family-owned businesses based in Oregon focused on public transportation systems regionally and nationally. In 1997, Leland co-founded the Larson Legacy, a philanthropic foundation focused on supporting hundreds of progressive nonprofits domestically and internationally. Early in his career, Leland was a teacher, worked in the Army counseling soldiers on their educational aspirations, and served as a Delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1968, which wrote the present-day Constitution of Hawaii. Leland is a passionate gardener and beekeeper, raises koi fish and chickens, and cherishes spending time with monks in the high mountains of Tibet. 

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Freddie Rescigno, Jr. 

Спойлер

Freddie is an Italian-American entrepreneur, business owner, and competitive golfer based in Suwanee, Georgia. He is President and CEO of Commodity Cables, a company he founded in 2001 that services the electrical distribution market for wire and cable needs. His passion for archeological discoveries is at the heart of his interest in space. A lifelong golfer, Freddie has competed as an amateur at the state and national levels for 20 years. He is a father of three boys, who have inherited his same love for golf and Italian culture. 

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Owolabi Salis 

Спойлер

Owolabi is an attorney and a financial consultant. He is the author of Equitocracy, which presents a vision for democracy that prioritizes equity among diverse groups. Owolabi is also a key member of The Soul Maker Ministry, which preaches diversity given the diverse nature of the universe. He is dedicating this mission to victims of discrimination and civil rights violations.  

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Jim Sitkin 

Спойлер

Jim practiced law in California for four decades before retirement. His expertise focused on employment class actions on behalf of non-unionized employees, challenging industries that traditionally had rejected application of various employee protections. Jim is a volunteer for a global NGO, facilitating meetings with government and community leaders in Central Europe and sub-Saharan Africa. A lifelong adventurer, Jim has explored seven continents and has dreamt of space since he was a child growing up watching Star Trek. Jim and his wife, Sue, live in California with their very fat cat, Hickory. 

[свернуть]

[Анатолий Егоров]

https://www.blueorigin.com/news/new-shepard-ns-33-mission

Blue Origin announced its next New Shepard crewed flight, NS-33, will lift off from Launch Site One in West Texas on Saturday, June 21. The launch window opens at 8:30 AM CDT / 13:30 UTC.

Additionally, Blue Origin released the NS-33 mission patch. A few of the symbols embedded include:

• The leaves symbolize Allie and Carl Kuehner's commitment to environmental stewardship.

• The school bus symbolizes Leland Larson's family businesses.

• The Moon symbolizes Freddie Rescigno, Jr.'s passion for archeological discoveries.

• The scales of justice represent Jim Sitkin's work in employment law.

• The lotus flower symbolizes Owolabi Salis' spiritual journey.

• Each symbol is connected to the Crew Capsule by a thin green line representing each crew member's unique journey.

• There are two green lines circling Earth. The first represents the horizon and the second represents the Kármán line.

P.S. Если бы Аксиом 4 не перенесли на воскресенье, мог бы быть рекорд - 20 человек одновременно выше 100 км.

[Анатолий Егоров]

Welcome to Astronaut Village, NS-33 Crew!

[Анатолий Егоров]

New Shepard is on the pad.
The NS-33 launch window opens at 7:30 AM CDT / 12:30 UTC. Live webcast begins here at T-30 minutes.

Update.  We're currently in a hold as we track high surface level winds at Launch Site One. The webcast will begin 30 minutes before liftoff. New T-0 forthcoming.

[Анатолий Егоров]

18 минут до пуска. Запуска сегодня не будет, сильный ветер.
Официальные портреты:

[Анатолий Егоров]

Our next NS-33 launch attempt will be tomorrow morning, June 22, with a launch window opening no earlier than 7:30 AM CDT / 12:30 UTC.
We're keeping an eye on developing precipitation near Launch Site One.
The webcast will begin 15 minutes before liftoff on

Update
Today's NS-33 launch attempt is scrubbed due to weather. We're assessing our next launch opportunity

[Трилобит]

https://x.com/blueorigin/status/1938294203659714681

Over the Moon about this special delivery to Rocket Park. Any guesses what it could be?

Blue Origin привезли что-то большое на свой комплекс Rocket Park на мысе Канаверал, судя по всему посадочный аппарат Blue Moon Мк1, по плану вроде на третьем Нью Гленне в этом году полетит.

[Трилобит]

At the LSIC meeting this morning, Blue Origin released this new illustration of the transporter vehicle that will be used to transport propellants for the Blue Moon Mk2 HLS lander. Design has evolved since winning the HLS award 2 years ago, says Blue's John  Couluris.

https://x.com/jeff_foust/status/1924831359253549230
Показали также новый рендер заправщика для Blue Moon Mk2.

Полез сейчас на NSF проверить мб есть отдельно фото, чтобы в пост прикрепить и там наткнулся на вот такие подробности анонса с LSIC (Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium, 19 мая было мероприятие), в прошлый раз не додумался почитать статьи, а ограничился краткими выдержками с соцсетей и пропустил в итоге:
https://spacenews.com/blue-origin-updates-work-on-transporter-for-blue-moon-lunar-lander/

Blue Origin is building a second Blue Moon Mark 1 lander, about six to eight months behind the first. "We're building intentionally now to get hardware-rich," Couluris said. If the first mission is not successful "we'll learn from it, we'll learn from the objectives we succeeded in and the ones we didn't succeed in, and we'll incorporate those into the next vehicle."

Cortese said the work on Blue Moon is in a dedicated facility. "We intend for it to be a production line capability," she said, but did not disclose the projected production rate for the lander. "It was really important for us to procure all hardware for two Mark 1 missions years ago," she added, citing supply chain challenges.

"Ideally, we'll have a successful first mission of Mark 1, incorporate any findings and be able to fly again," she said. If it is not successful, "we have another lander ready to go. That was something that was really important for us."

Оказывается у них уже второй Мк1 в процессе изготовления, с задержкой в 6-8 месяцев от первого, т.е. к следующему году должен быть готов.
По Мк2 пока "до конца десятилетия" обещают и демо, и полет с людьми, без конкретики.

He didn't offer schedules for testing the transporter or the Blue Moon Mark 2 lander. During a separate panel at the conference May 20, Jacki Cortese, Senior Director of Civil Space, senior director of civil space at Blue Origin, said the company expected to conduct both an uncrewed test landing of Blue Moon Mark 2 as well as a crewed landing before the end of the decade.

Первый прототип по плану должен был в июне в вакуумной камере в Хьюстоне проходить испытания и продемонстрировать работоспособность zero boil-off:

Working with NASA, Blue Origin has integrated its first prototype and put it in a thermal vacuum chamber. "By June, we will be showing that we are consistently holding hydrogen and oxygen as storable propellants," he said.
...
Cortese said the lander will first go to NASA's Johnson Space Center for tests in a large thermal vacuum chamber there. It will then return to Florida for launch on a New Glenn

То есть если сегодня действительно Мк1 приехал на Канаверал, значит испытания прошли успешно и BO таки сделали рабочий долгохранимый водород.

[Анатолий Егоров]

Update
Today's NS-33 launch attempt is scrubbed due to weather. We're assessing our next launch opportunity

Our next NS-33 launch attempt will be Sunday morning, June 29, with a launch window opening no earlier than 7:30 AM CDT / 12:30 UTC. 
We're keeping an eye on developing precipitation near Launch Site One. 
The webcast will begin 30 minutes before liftoff on http://BlueOrigin.com.

[Анатолий Егоров]

Update
The launch window opens at 8:30 AM CDT / 13:30 UTC

В ожидании. Теперь облака мешают

Update
Our new launch window opens at 9:38 AM CDT / 14:38 UTC. We're continuing to evaluate the cloud cover and winds. The NS-33 webcast will begin 30 minutes before liftoff on http://BlueOrigin.com/live.