Blue Origin to launch a reusable spacecraft

10 Dec 2019

Blue Origin to launch a reusable spacecraft

Blue Origin to launch a reusable spacecraftWe keep on reading about spacecraft a lot, but a company called Blue Origin has built something different. Let's read to find out how.

Blue Origin, a private aerospace company will launch a spacecraft filled with science experiments.

The spacecraft named New Shepard is also a reusable spacecraft. Spacecraft are usually for only one-time use.

New Shepard is scheduled to launch on the suborbital NS-12 mission on 10 December 2019.

New Shepard is carrying a series of science experiments for NASA and other customers.
 	It is also carrying thousands of postcards with handwritten messages and artwork from children.
 	The aim of the company is to inspire children for space exploration.
 	Presently, the company is working on making a passenger version of New Shepard.

About NS-12 Mission

The NS-12 mission will mark Blue Origin's twelfth New Shepard launch.
 	The vehicle made its first flight in December 2017.
 	NS-12 will be Blue Origin's ninth commercial mission using a New Shepard vehicle.

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