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Blue Origin Launches First New Shepard Mission of 2026

Private Spaceflight Company Carries Paying Customers to Edge of Space

Blue Origin successfully launched its first New Shepard mission of the year on Jan. 22, carrying a crew of five paying customers and one company employee to the edge of space. The launch marked a significant milestone for the private spaceflight company, which has been working to establish a regular cadence of commercial flights. The mission was first reported by SpaceNews.

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    Blue Origin Launches First New Shepard Mission of 2026

    Private Spaceflight Company Carries Paying Customers to Edge of Space

    Blue Origin successfully launched its first New Shepard mission of the year on Jan. 22, carrying a crew of five paying customers and one company employee to the edge of space. The launch marked a significant milestone for the private spaceflight company, which has been working to establish a regular cadence of commercial flights. The mission was first reported by SpaceNews.

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