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Blue Origin's New Shepard: 12th Flight, 68 Passengers Soared

6/1/2025

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Blue Origin successfully launched its twelfth New Shepard flight from West Texas, carrying four men and two women.
The crew enjoyed three minutes of weightlessness, reaching an altitude of nearly 65 miles.
The reusable rocket and capsule returned safely to Earth, landing in the desert after 10 minutes.
Since July 2021, Blue Origin has flown 68 passengers, with seat costs estimated over $500,000.

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Blue Origin successfully launched its twelfth New Shepard flight from West Texas, carrying four men and two women.
The crew enjoyed three minutes of weightlessness, reaching an altitude of nearly 65 miles.
The reusable rocket and capsule returned safely to Earth, landing in the desert after 10 minutes.
Since July 2021, Blue Origin has flown 68 passengers, with seat costs estimated over $500,000.