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Thu, Apr 15, 2021

Blue Origin Conducts Astronaut Rehearsal For Future Customer Flights

NS-15 Launched April 14 With Great Success

Blue Origin successfully completed its 15th consecutive mission to space and back Wednesday and conducted a series of simulations to rehearse astronaut movements and operations for future flights with customers on board.

This mission marked a verification step prior to flying astronauts.

For the first time, Blue Origin personnel standing in as astronauts entered the capsule prior to launch. These astronauts conducted a series of tests from within the capsule, including a comms check with the Capsule Communicator (CAPCOM), procedures for entering and exiting the capsule, and pre-launch preparations within the capsule. Following the crew capsule landing, the astronauts rehearsed post-flight procedures, hatch opening, and exiting the capsule.  

Also onboard today was Mannequin Skywalker and more than 25,000 postcards from Club for the Future, the nonprofit founded by Blue Origin.

Key Mission Stats:

  • 16th consecutive successful crew capsule landing (every flight in the program, including a pad escape test in 2012).
  • The crew capsule reached an apogee of 347,574 ft. above ground level (AGL)/351,221 ft. mean sea level (MSL).
  • The booster reached an apogee of 347,193 ft AGL/350,840 ft MSL.
  • The mission elapsed time was 10 min 10 sec; the max ascent velocity was 2,234 mph

As with previous missions, all mission crew supporting this launch exercised strict social distancing and safety measures to mitigate COVID-19 risks to personnel and surrounding communities.

FMI: www.blueorigin.com

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