Flight journey aboard the Bezos rocket outlined:
In a groundbreaking event, Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket successfully launched from its spaceport in the desert of West Texas, USA, carrying an unprecedented all-women crew.
The six brave women on board included pop superstar Katy Perry, Jeff Bezos' wife Lauren Sánchez, journalist Gayle King, scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, and entrepreneur Kerianne Flynn.
The suborbital flight, which lasted approximately 11 minutes, took the crew to heights of 100 kilometers, officially the boundary of space. During the flight, the passengers experienced a few minutes of weightlessness.
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket is equipped with an emergency abort system that can safely separate the crew capsule from the rocket in case of a malfunction during launch. This system enables the capsule to parachute back to Earth, protecting the crew in an emergency. The rocket itself flew at a speed of approximately 3700 km/h.
Interested individuals can apply for a seat on the New Shepard rocket through the official Blue Origin website. However, a deposit of $150,000 is required for an application, but the exact price for a seat in the rocket is not disclosed.
One fortunate individual secured a seat at an auction for a staggering $28 million. All passengers were required to wear diapers during the flight, and there was no toilet on the rocket during flight.
The New Shepard rocket's crew capsule was decoupled from the rocket for a planned landing, floating down to the ground like a traditional landing. The rocket, meanwhile, returned to the launch site for future use.
The successful flight marks a significant step forward for Blue Origin and the commercial space industry, demonstrating the potential for affordable and accessible space travel. As Blue Origin continues to push the boundaries of what is possible, we can expect to see more exciting developments in the future.
