Blue Origin Jeff Bezos is set to blast off into space at 9 a.m., along with his younger brother, Mark Bezos, Oliver Daemen and Wally Funk. Jeff Bezos will be second in the “billionaire space race,” following Richard Branson’s July 11 flight.
The mission began at the company’s facilities in the desert town of Van Horn.Ībout two hours before liftoff, Blue Origin tweeted that New Shepard was “on the pad” and ready to go. The rocket cannot be piloted from inside the spacecraft and will have none of the company’s staff astronauts or trained personnel on the flight. Blue Origin’s New Shepherd makes its way to space. We love you and Godspeed New Shepard,” said the note, which was read aloud from the control room.īlue Origin’s fully automated rocket is expected to take them to an altitude of roughly 66 miles, hurtling at speeds upwards of 2,200 miles per hour. Mark, you’re the best champion in encouraging us in our adventures … Now hurry up and get your asses back down here so I can give you a huge hug. Jeff, this is something you’ve dreamed of your whole life and your passion for space is infectious. “Steve and I are so excited for this monumental launch. Blue OriginĬhristina Bezos also shared a message to her two space-bound brothers ahead of the flight. Blue Origin’s fully automated rocket will fly at speeds upwards of 2,200 miles per hour. “Wally! Push the button!” one of the crew members could be heard saying to Funk during a check with the communications team. The crew rolled up to the launch pad in an electric truck built by Rivian, high-fiving bystanders along the way - then climbed the stairs to the top of the rocket.Īs they strapped into their seats, Funk could be seen waving to bystanders, while Mark flashed a thumbs up. The trip lasted just over 10 minutes and reached 66.5 miles.Īfter the pod landed safely in a field in Texas, the control room operator told the newly minted astronauts, “Welcome back to Earth … congratulations to all of you.” Jeff Bezos paired his spacesuit with a cowboy hat before climbing into the capsule. Blue OriginĪnother chimed in, “You have a happy crew up here - I want you to know.”
Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket will reach an altitude of about 66 miles. “It’s dark up here!” Funk could be heard exclaiming. “Look out the window!” The Blue Origin New Shepard rocket lifts off from the launch pad carrying Jeff Bezos along with his brother, Mark Bezos, 18-year-old Oliver Daemen and 82-year-old Wally Funk. “Woo! Woo! Woo! Wow!” the crew could be heard saying after liftoff. Less than 10 minutes after takeoff, the rocket’s capsule separated from its reusable booster, allowing the crew to enjoy a few minutes of weightlessness before parachuting back to the ground.Īs they hurtled farther into the sky, the astronauts could be heard marveling at the stunning view from above. BLUE ORIGIN/AFP via Getty Images Lauren Sanchez greeted Bezos and the crew upon their safe return. After the pod landed safely in a field in Texas, a team member told the newly minted astronauts, “Welcome back to Earth … congratulations to all of you.” BLUE ORIGIN/AFP via Getty Images Crew members exit the Blue Origin pod after landing safely in a field in Texas. The Bezos brothers were joined on the out-of-this-world trip by fellow crew members Oliver Daemen, an 18-year-old recent high school graduate from the Netherlands, and 82-year-old space pioneer Wally Funk - who made history becoming the youngest and oldest to ever soar into space. He was followed out of the aircraft by his younger brother, 53-year-old Mark Bezos, whom he invited on the trip. Pairing his spacesuit with a cowboy hat, an exuberant Bezos climbed out of the capsule to embrace his girlfriend, Lauren Sanchez, with the buzzing crowd popping champagne bottles in celebration. Blue Origin’s New Shepard capsule lands safely following its trip to space. 6, after completing his dream-come-true trip. “Best day ever!” said Bezos, who was strapped into seat No. ET Tuesday from West Texas on his company Blue Origin’s first commercial flight. The Amazon founder, 57, blasted off in his New Shepard rocket at 9:12 a.m. Jeff Bezos, the world’s richest man, is now an astronaut.
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