May 3, 2024

Michael Strahan’s Blue Origin Launch on New Shepard: Mission updates and recap

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2021-12-11T16:06:24.677 Z.
Official NS-19 flight statistics releasedBlue Origin has actually launched of the official main stats the NS-19 flight, which is the third 3rd mission by the companyBusiness You can read our complete wrap story here.Per Blue Origin: Official launch time was 10:00:42 a.m. EST (9 a.m. local time in Van Horn, Texas or 1500 GMT) on Saturday (Dec. 11).

2021-12-11T15:33:55.418 Z.
Blue Origins NS-19 crew back on EarthImage 1 of 6( Image credit: Blue Origin) Image 2 of 6( Image credit: Blue Origin) Image 3 of 6( Image credit: Blue Origin) Image 4 of 6( Image credit: Blue Origin) Image 5 of 6( Image credit: Blue Origin) Image 6 of 6( Image credit: Blue Origin) Blue Origin has actually its livestream of the NS-19 mission, now that all six people individuals returned to Earth. In the meantime, you can see a replay of the launch and landing at the top of this page and heres a complete replay of Blue Origins whole webcast.

2021-12-11T15:31:04.223 Z.
NS-19 team gets Blue Origin astronaut pinsThe crew is safely out of the spacecraft and has received their Blue Origin astronaut pins from founder Jeff Bezos.

2021-12-11T15:22:15.621 Z.
Crew emerges from New Shepard spacecraftThe Blue Origin NS-19 team is now coming out of the New Shepard spacecraft, after landing in the desert near Van Horn, Texas. Family, pals, a minimum of one movie team and Blue Origin creator Jeff Bezos are joining the healing groups in welcoming the 6 team members back to Earth, following the quick suborbital objective..

2021-12-11T15:15:28.767 Z.
Crew waits for recovery with thumbs-upThe Blue Origin NS-19 team is waiting for recovery as helicopters show up at the site near Van Horn, Texas. Weve seen a few members providing thumbs-up from their windows, on the broadcast.

2021-12-11T15:12:00.749 Z.
Crew touches down under parachuteThe six-person Blue Origin NS-19 team, including “Good Morning America” host Michael Strahan, has actually arrived securely on Earth after coming down in the spacecraft under its parachutes. We heard weeps of “Hit it!” in the spacecraft in the minutes before landing.( Image credit: Blue Origin).

2021-12-11T15:09:11.492 Z.
New Shepard rocket go back to Earth, crew continues spaceflightThe New Shepard rocket just touched down safely for landing. The six-person team, riding in the RSS First Step spacecraft, is continuing the spaceflight as planned.( Image credit: Blue Origin).

2021-12-11T15:05:46.457 Z.
Check this out! The spacecraft has actually separated from its rocket and we can hear the NS-19 crew exclaiming about the view in the broadcast, consisting of the words, “Check this out!”.

2021-12-11T15:04:08.629 Z.
Main engine cutoffMain engine cutoff simply happened on the NS-19 objective. The team is continuing their spaceflight and the rocket will quickly be attempting a self-governing landing.

2021-12-11T15:01:50.887 Z.
Liftoff!LIFTOFF of the Blue Origin NS-19 mission with six people on board, consisting of “Good Morning America” host Michael Strahan.( Image credit: Blue Origin).

2021-12-11T15:00:31.042 Z.
T-1 minute to launchThe Blue Origin NS-19 objective is now only 60 seconds from launch. The gain access to bridge has actually withdrawed for the launch. “Good Morning America” host Michael Strahan was noticeable in the window on the broadcast.

2021-12-11T14:56:39.436 Z.
T-5 minutes to launchWe are now T-5 minutes from introducing the Blue Origin NS-19 mission.

2021-12-11T14:52:58.920 Z.
New launch time of 10:01 a.m. EDT We simply heard the final go-no go survey from Blue Origins Mission Control for launch, saying that the flight is go. After a few extra minutes of holds, the new launch time for the New Shepard NS-19 objective is forecast to be 10:01 a.m. EDT (9:01 a.m. regional time in Van Horn, Texas or 1501 GMT).

2021-12-11T14:48:58.080 Z.
The capsule is ready to flyAt T-13 minutes, the New Shepard spacecraft is now “get away allowed,” which indicates the escape system is active and the rocket is ready to fly. We likewise saw the launch tower slightly move away from the rocket, throughout the broadcast.

2021-12-11T14:44:54.147 Z.
The Original Six Blue Origin is starting beginning refer to the NS-19 crew as “The Original Six6 in its broadcast. His child Laura Shepard Churchley is part of the NS-19 team, flying on board a spacecraft named after her dad.

The older Nimoy developed the sign in the 1960s and was known to sign off on his tweets with “LLAP” before his death in 2015.( Image credit: Blue Origin).

2021-12-11T14:33:35.821 Z.
Hatch near to the New Shepard spacecraftThe six members of the Blue Origin NS-19 team are now inside the New Shepard spacecraft, the RSS First Step, with the hatch closed.

2021-12-11T14:24:27.119 Z.
Crew starts New Shepard spacecraft ingressThe six-member NS-19 team is beginning ingress of the New Shepard spacecraft. ( Image credit: Blue Origin).

2021-12-11T14:18:20.809 Z.
Crew begins walk up launch towerThe six-member NS-19 Blue Origin crew is starting to ascend the launch tower to the New Shepard spacecraft.

2021-12-11T14:16:03.164 Z.
NS-19 team shows up at the launch padThe NS-19 team is now at Blue Origins Launch Pad One in Van Horn, Texas, preparing yourself to board the New Shepard spacecraft for launch.

2021-12-11T14:10:48.684 Z.
Crew driving to release padThe six members of the NS-19 team, consisting of “Good Morning America” host Michael Strahan, is now driving to the launch pad. In one of the cars is Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who flew to area July 20 as part of the debut team launch, called NS-16.

2021-12-11T14:03:48.745 Z.
Crew emerges from training centerThe NS-19 crew simply emerged from the training center to get into their automobile that will transport them to the launch pad.

2021-12-11T13:54:13.448 Z.
New Shepard system on the pad ahead of NS-19 launchThe Blue Origin broadcast revealed an early-morning view of the New Shepard system sitting ready on the pad, ahead of the prepared liftoff of the NS-19 mission later this morning.( Image credit: Blue Origin).

2021-12-11T13:50:03.583 Z.
Commemorative coinHeres an image of the celebratory objective coin that the NS-19 team will take into space. It consists of images of heaven Origin symbol (a plume) and the New Shepard rocket.( Image credit: Blue Origin).

2021-12-11T13:37:55.841 Z.
Key minutes to watch for prior to launchKey moments in todays countdown to launch: T-54 mins, event during which team gets celebratory coinsT-45 mins, team leaves the Astronaut Training Center and relocates to the launch tower. T-33 minutes, astronauts will fill into the crew capsule. T-24 mins, capsule hatch close.T-10 minutes, Terminal Count Ready Report from Mission Control.

2021-12-11T13:34:36.366 Z.
Robert Pearlman of collectSPACE on siteRobert Pearlman of collectSPACE, who is a veteran Space.com contributor, is reporting live from Van Horn. Heres his very first report on Twitter from the launch website: ” Good early morning froms Launch Site One, where there is a #NewShepard rocket on the pad and a chill in the air! Launch preparations are underway for an 8:45 a.m. CST liftoff with the #NS 19 team. @BlueOrigin”.

2021-12-11T13:31:17.273 Z.
Tribute for Glen de VriesBlue Origin ran a short tribute video (offered listed below) for Glen de Vries, an individual in the businesss NS-18 spaceflight with “Star Trek” star William Shatner. De Vries died in a plane crash in November..

2021-12-11T13:25:49.605 Z.
Weather is excellent for launchBlue Origins webcast just said that weather is looking good for launch.

2021-12-11T13:22:21.471 Z.
Blue Origins webcast is liveBlue Origins live launch webcast for todays NS-19 New Shepard objective has actually begun. You can enjoy it in the window at the top of this page..

2021-12-11T12:55:20.813 Z.
Meet Blue Origins NS-19 crewBlue Origin has launched a brand-new video showcasing New Shepards NS-19 team and you can watch it here. The NS-19 mission will introduce Good Morning America host and former NFL star Michael Strahan on a suborbital journey with five crewmates, consisting of Laura Shepard Churchley, the eldest daughter of the late Alan Shepard, among NASAs Mercury 7 astronauts who was the very first American to fly in space and later on walked on the moon. ” I kind of feel like a little bit like Im following in my daddys footsteps,” Churchley says in the video. ” The moment that I chose I would be ready to go was here,” Strahan states, referring to when he covered Blue Origins first crewed launch with Jeff Bezos aboard for Good Morning America earlier this year. “Watching Jeff and Mark Bezos completely altered my mind. It was remarkable.” Dylan Taylor, one of the four paying guests, says going to area has actually been a long-lasting dream, while another traveler, Evan Dick, states he d intended to work in aerospace when he was younger and is capturing up for wasted time with this flight. Father-child duo of Lane and Cameron Bess– also paying passengers– round out the team. ” When it ended up being genuine, I went up to the family and said Who wishes to go? and the only individual who raised their hand was Cameron,” Lane states. “We werent thinking of it being first daddy and child so much as it being an opportunity to experience it together.”” Its certainly an honor to be among the first LGTBQ+ people in space,” Cameron, who is pansexual, states in the video. “You understand Im now hero. I didnt actually work to go space, however I do believe that the presence that Im providing for that neighborhood is valuable.”.

2021-12-11T12:30:55.415 Z.
Its Launch Day for Blue Origins NS-19The 6 travelers of Blue Origins NS-19 flight, from left: Dylan Taylor, Lane and Cameron Bess, Laura Shepard Churchley, Michael Strahan and Evan Dick. (Image credit: Blue Origin) Its launch day for Blue Origins NS-19 objective aboard New Shepard, which will liftoff off at 9:45 a.m. EST (1445 GMT) to bring Good Morning America host and former NFL player Michael Strahan and five others on a suborbital journey to area. The six New Shepard crewmembers are at Blue Origins Launch Site One near Van Horn, Texas for todays launch. Theyre remaining at Blue Origins Astronaut Village, where theyre flight has been delayed considering that Dec. 9 due to high winds and weather condition. Blue Origins webcast begn at 8:15 a.m. EST (1315 GMT) and you can see it in the feed above.Flying aboard the New Shepard vehicle with Strahan will be: Laura Shepard Churchley, 74, the oldest daughter of NASA astronaut Alan Shepard. Shepard was the very first NASA astronaut to fly in area, and the New Shepard spacecraft is named after him.Dylan Taylor, 51, chairman and CEO of the area exploration firm Voyager Space, founder of the not-for-profit Space for Humanity, and co-founding patron of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation.Evan Dick, age not disclosed, an engineer and financier who is a volunteer pilot for Starfighters Aerospace.Lane Bess, age not divulged, principal and creator of a technology-focused venture fund called Bess Ventures and Advisory.Cameron Bess, age not disclosed, who is a kid of Lane. They stream variety material on Twitch under the alias MeepsKitten.Well have live protection of the countdown and launch here..

2021-12-11T15:33:55.418 Z.
Blue Origins NS-19 crew team on EarthImage 1 of 6( Image credit: Blue Origin) Image 2 of 6( Image credit: Blue Origin) Image 3 of 6( Image credit: Blue Origin) Image 4 of 6( Image credit: Blue Origin) Image 5 of 6( Image credit: Blue Origin) Image 6 of 6( Image credit: Blue Origin) Blue Origin has actually its livestream of the NS-19 missionObjective now that all six people have actually to Earth. 2021-12-11T15:12:00.749 Z.
Crew team down under parachuteThe six-person Blue Origin NS-19 crew, including “Good Morning America” host Michael Strahan, has actually gotten here securely Earth after descending coming down the spacecraft under its parachutes. 2021-12-11T14:44:54.147 Z.
The Original Six6 Blue Origin is starting to refer to the NS-19 crew team “The Original Six” in its broadcast. 2021-12-11T12:30:55.415 Z.
Its Launch Day for Blue Origins NS-19The six 6 of Blue Origins NS-19 flight, from left: Dylan Taylor, Lane and Cameron Bess, Laura Shepard Churchley, Michael Strahan and Evan Dick. Blue Origins webcast begn at 8:15 a.m. EST (1315 GMT) and you can enjoy it in the feed above.Flying aboard the New Shepard car with Strahan will be: Laura Shepard Churchley, 74, the eldest daughter of NASA astronaut Alan Shepard.