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Blue Origin Launches Six-Person Suborbital Mission

January 21, 2026

1 min read

Private Space Tourism Takes Off With New Shepard NS-38

Blue Origin is set to launch its NS-38 suborbital mission on January 22, carrying six people to the edge of space. The mission will lift off from Launch Site One in West Texas, with a launch window opening at 9:30 a.m. EST. The space tourism mission can be watched live via Blue Origin’s streaming service. This development was reported by SPACE, highlighting the growing interest in private space travel and the progress of companies like Blue Origin in this field.

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Blue Origin American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

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Space Tourism Suborbital Flight Private Space Launch Window Space Travel

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Blue Origin Launches Six-Person Suborbital Mission

January 21, 2026

1 min read

Private Space Tourism Takes Off With New Shepard NS-38

Blue Origin is set to launch its NS-38 suborbital mission on January 22, carrying six people to the edge of space. The mission will lift off from Launch Site One in West Texas, with a launch window opening at 9:30 a.m. EST. The space tourism mission can be watched live via Blue Origin’s streaming service. This development was reported by SPACE, highlighting the growing interest in private space travel and the progress of companies like Blue Origin in this field.

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Companies Mentioned

Blue Origin American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Topics

Space Tourism Suborbital Flight Private Space Launch Window Space Travel