Saturday, November 23, 2024 Blue Origin, the private spaceflight company founded by Jeff Bezos, is preparing to launch its ninth space tourism mission, NS-28, today, marking another milestone in the rapidly growing commercial space tourism industry. The NS-28 mission will take place at the company’s West Texas spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, and is poised to offer a thrilling, yet brief, trip to the edge of space for its passengers. The NS-28 mission is a continuation of Blue Origin’s goal to make space accessible to everyday people, offering an experience that includes a few minutes of weightlessness and breathtaking views of Earth.
With a launch scheduled for 10:30 AM EST (1530 GMT; 9:30 AM local Texas time), this marks Blue Origin’s 28th flight of its reusable New Shepard rocket. Blastoff Details: When and Where The mission is set to take off from Blue Origin’s spaceport in West Texas, a vast and remote location known for its state-of-the-art facilities. The launch window will open at 10:30 AM EST, and Blue Origin will begin live-streaming the event 30 minutes before liftoff.
Viewers can tune in to witness the action via Blue Origin’s official website or Space.com’s YouTube channel. This launch is set to capture global attention, as more and more people seek to experience the wonders of space travel firsthand.
A Quick Journey to the Edge of Space The NS-28 flight will be a fast-paced and exciting journey, lasting just over 10 minutes from launch to landing. Des.