

Since then, the company has been dealing with accusations from current and former employees that it fosters a sexist culture and that it prioritizes speed over development over safety - a characterization that company spokespeople have disputed. This flight follows the July Blue Origin flight which included founder Jeff Bezos. Catch a glimpse of the conversation and learn what they are planning to do in space: /nxmYaNab5K Thank you and for chatting with Team Blue and taking our questions.

“I plan to be looking out the window with my nose pressed against the window,” he said, adding in a nod to The Twilight Zone, “The only thing I don’t want to see is a little gremlin looking back at me!” In a chat posted on Twitter this week, Shatner said he’s looking forward to admiring the view from the ship. Chris Boshuizen, and Medidata co-founder Glen de Vries. The crew for the NS-18 mission will include Star Trek actor William Shatner, as well as Blue Origin team member Audrey Powers, Planet Labs’ Dr. The launch had originally been scheduled for Tuesday, October 12 but was pushed back by one day due to forecasted winds in West Texas. Blue Originīlue Origin’s New Shepard spacecraft will be launched from Launch Site One in West Texas in a mission dubbed NS-18. What to expect from the launch New Shepard lifts off from Launch Site One in West Texas for the NS-16 mission on July 20, 2021.

To watch the launch live, you can head to Blue Origin’s website or go straight to the Blue Origin YouTube channel.Īnd if you miss following along with the launch as it happens, then no worries - you can catch up and watch the launch later, as the recorded video will be posted on YouTube.
