Blue Origin’s upcoming NS-30 mission, the 30th launch of its New Shepard rocket and 10th crewed flight, will take place from its West Texas facility, carrying six passengers on a brief suborbital journey. Five crew members have been announced: Lane Bess, Jesús Calleja, Elaine Chia Hyde, Richard Scott, and Tushar Shah. Each has notable backgrounds in entrepreneurship, adventure, and medicine. The flight will last about 10 to 12 minutes, offering weightlessness and views of Earth. Ticket prices are undisclosed, and details about the launch date and the sixth passenger will be revealed soon.
The upcoming suborbital space tourism mission by Blue Origin, designated NS-30, is scheduled for an undisclosed date. This mission marks the 30th launch of the New Shepard rocket and represents the company’s 10th crewed flight. Liftoff will occur from Blue Origin’s West Texas launch site, with six individuals embarking on a short journey to suborbital space. While the names of five crew members have been revealed, the identity of the sixth passenger has not yet been disclosed.
Crew Members and Their Backgrounds
As per the official announcement, the five confirmed passengers are Lane Bess, Jesús Calleja, Elaine Chia Hyde, Richard Scott, and Tushar Shah. Lane Bess, the founder of Bess Ventures and Advisory, is set to make his second journey with Blue Origin after previously participating in the NS-19 mission in December 2021.
Jesús Calleja, a Spanish television presenter and adventurer, has traversed extreme environments worldwide, including the Seven Summits and polar regions. Elaine Chia Hyde, who is an entrepreneur, physicist, and pilot, was born in Singapore, raised in Australia, and now lives in Florida. Richard Scott is a reproductive endocrinologist with an adjunct faculty position at both Yale University and the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Tushar Shah is a partner at a hedge fund located in New York City.
Mission Overview and Past Flights
The NS-30 mission promises passengers approximately 10 to 12 minutes of experience, featuring a brief moment of weightlessness and stunning views of Earth from suborbital space. The New Shepard capsule will safely return to Earth using parachutes. Ticket prices for this flight have not been disclosed by the company. Blue Origin’s inaugural crewed mission took place on July 20, 2021, with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos among the participants. Further information regarding NS-30’s launch timeline and the identity of the final crew member is anticipated to be shared soon.