# Blue Origin launch LIVE: The 4th manned mission of the New Shepard spacecraft has been successfully completed | Tech News (HT Tech) > Blue Origin launch LIVE: Jeff Bezos led Blue Origin New Shepard spacecraft has successfully completed its mission. # Blue Origin launch LIVE: The 4th manned mission of the New Shepard spacecraft has been successfully completed ## Blue Origin launch LIVE: Jeff Bezos led Blue Origin New Shepard spacecraft has successfully completed its mission. Mar 31 2022, 20:06 IST ![Follow on Facebook](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/follow-us-facebook.png) ![Follow on Facebook](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/follow-us-facebook-hover.png) ![Share](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/Share.png) ![Share](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/Shareclicked.png) ![Share on WhatsApp](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/whatsapp.png) ![Share on WhatsApp](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/whatsapp-hover.png) ![Share on Twitter](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/twitter.png) ![Share on Twitter](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/twitter-hover.png) ![Share on Facebook](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/facebook.png) ![Share on Facebook](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/facebook-hover.png) ![Bookmark](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/Bookmark.png) ![Bookmarked](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/Bookmarked.png) ![Blue Origin](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2022/03/31/1600x900/Screenshot_2022-03-31_194617_1648736644932_1648736661132.png) news Both the Blue Origin booster and the space capsule has successfully returned to the Earth. (Blue Origin) ![Author Photo](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/HTTech-new-circle-logo.png) ### By HT TECH Blue Origin launch LIVE: Amazon chief Jeff Bezos owned Blue Origin company's New Shepard spacecraft has successfully completed its mission. The list of astronauts on the NS-20 launch vehicle include: Marty Allen, Sharon Hagle, Marc Hagle, Jim Kitchen, Gary Lai, and Dr. George Nield. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## The crew members have safely returned to Earth and out of the space vehicle ![image caption](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2022/03/31/original/Screenshot_2022-03-31_194930_1648736588036.png) news Blue Origin's 4th manned mission has completed successfully. (Blue Origin) ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## The Blue Origin space capsule makes a successful landing ![image caption](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2022/03/31/original/Screenshot_2022-03-31_194013_1648735885240.png) Blue Origin space capsule successfully lands on Earth (Blue Origin) ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## The space capsule also makes its decent as the parachutes come out ![image caption](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2022/03/31/original/bo15_1648735740508.png) The capsule in mid-descent (Blue Origin) ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## New Shepard booster returns successfully to the ground after 8 minutes of launch ![image caption](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2022/03/31/original/bo14_1648735644405.png) Blue Origin rocket booster returns successfully to ground. (Blue Origin ) ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## After a successful launch, the rocket has now separated from the speace vehicle ![image caption](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2022/03/31/original/Screenshot_2022-03-31_193203_1648735408174.png) The rocket separates out from the space vehicle. (Blue Origin) ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Just 2-minutes to the Blue Origin spacecraft launch ![image caption](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2022/03/31/original/Bo13_1648735014058.png) Just two minutes to the launch of Blue Origin spacecraft (Blue Origin) ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Check out the new Shepard Flight profile ![image caption](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2022/03/31/original/bo12_1648734733646.png) The diagram explains the flight path of the Blue Origin's New Shepard spacecraft. (Blue Origin) ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## The Blue Origin mission is back on track. The launch to take place in 5 minutes. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## “Safety is the number one priority at Blue Origin and mission control will need the time to make all the checks to ensure it,” the host of the LiveStream said. Meanwhile the delay has crossed the 45 minutes mark. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## The Blue Origin launch has been delayed by 30 minutes There is still no word on when the launch will finally take place. The company has said that the delay is to ensure the safety of the mission and all the crew members. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## “Safety is not only our priority but a core value of the company,” says Andrew Lake, Director of system safety engineering. The hold on launch has crossed 20 minutes. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## The company claims that the delay is due to mission control ensuring the security of every component The brief hold has been ongoing for 15 mins. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## A brief hold on the mission but the spaceflight to launch as scheduled ![image caption](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2022/03/31/original/bo7_1648732146832.png) The launch mission has been slightly delayed. (Blue Origin) ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Blue Origin: 10 minutes to launch ![image caption](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2022/03/31/original/bo6_1648731633227.png) “Don't forget to look out of the window,” says the mission commander to the crew members. (Blue Origin) ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## This is the fifth mission for the Blue Origin rocket The company claims to put special emphasis on reusability to reduce environmental damage. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Know the crew members: Gary Lai Gary Lai is an expert in space launch vehicle design and space system business development, with 23 years of experience in the industry. In 2004, Gary was one of the first 20 employees to join Blue Origin. He is Chief Architect, responsible for defining all next generation designs, upgrades, and new products for the New Shepard space tourism program. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Know the crew members: George Nield Dr. George Nield is the president of Commercial Space Technologies, LLC, which he founded to encourage, facilitate, and promote commercial space activities. He previously served as associate administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation and was responsible for licensing and regulating all commercial launch activities. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## The crew members have entered the New Shepard launch vehicle ![image caption](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2022/03/31/original/bo5_1648730576393.png) Crew members have seated in the Blue Origin launch vehicle. (Blue Origin) ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Know the crew members: Jim Kitchen Jim Kitchen is a teacher, entrepreneur, and world explorer who has visited all 193 U.N.-recognized countries. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Know the crew members: Marc Hagle Marc Hagle is president and CEO of Tricor International, a residential and commercial property development corporation. Under his leadership, the company has developed and owned more than 17 million square feet of properties across the United States. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Know the crew members: Sharon Hagle Sharon Hagle founded SpaceKids Global in 2015, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire students to excel in STEAM+ (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) education with a focus on empowering young girls. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Know the crew members: Marty Allen An angel investor and a CEO of Party America, a retail chain, Marty Allen is an entrepreneur with decades of experience. Allen also mentors other CEOs through his board activities. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## First look at the rocket for the New Shepard mission ![image caption](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2022/03/31/original/bo4_1648729912507.png) The crew members reach the Blue Origin rocket. (Blue Origin) ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## 45 Mins to launch: The crew members make their way toward the launch vehicle ![image caption](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2022/03/31/original/bo3_1648729673869.png) The crew members move towards the rocket for today's launch (Blue Origin) ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Blue Origin is moving ahead of time for its 20th mission launch According to the company, this will be the schedule for the launch today: T-45 mins, crew travels on the road to space to the launch tower. T-35 mins, astronauts ingress into the crew capsule. T-24 mins, hatch closes. T-10 mins, Terminal Count Ready Report and final “Go” poll. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## An earlier footage shows the crew members entering the Astronaut Training Centre ![image caption](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2022/03/31/original/bo2_1648729173854.png) Blue Origin Astronaut Training Center (Blue Origin) ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## The Live Stream begins ![image caption](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2022/03/31/original/BO_1_1648728817551.png) The Livestream begins (Blue Origin) ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## The YouTube LiveStream will begin in 10 mins ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## New Shepard crew members have reached the Astronaut Training Centre. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Crew members Sharon Hagle and Marc Hagle will become the second married couple ever to travel to space ![image caption](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2022/03/31/original/blue_origin_2_1648725651993.png) Sharon Hagle and Marc Hagle (Blue Origin) They will be the first married couple to travel to space in a commercial space vehicle. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Watch the Livestream on YouTube The Livestream will begin at 6 PM IST. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## 2 Hours to go for the LiveStream, 3 hours for the New Shepard launch ![image caption](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2022/03/31/original/blue_origin_1648722378153.png) The Blue Origin rocket (Blue Origin) In less than two hours from now, Blue Origin livestream will begin, giving us all the exciting updates for the 20th mission of New Shepard. And in about 2 hours and 50 minutes, the launch will take place. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Blue Origin space vehicle New Shepard is now on its pad The official Blue Origin Twitter posted, “#NewShepard is on the pad for its 20th mission. Flight controllers are working through nominal check-outs in advance of today's launch. Before liftoff, meet the #NS20 crew as they prepare for their journey to space”. At the moment, the mission is right on-track for its launch at 7PM. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## This mission bring an emotional milestone for Gary Lai Gary Lai was involved with the spacecraft building and designing, and today he gets to ride in his own creation. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Check out the crew of the Blue Origin's NS20 mission. ![image caption](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2022/03/31/original/crew_blue_origin_1648721175483.png) The crew-members include Marty Allen, Sharon Hagle, Marc Hagle, Jim Kitchen, Gary Lai, and Dr. George Nield. (Blue Origin) Check out the crew for this exciting new Blue Origin mission ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Jeff Bezos led Blue Origin launch may coincide with a solar storm set to hit the Earth The crewed spaceflight mission is set to launch the same day the Earth faces a strong geomagnetic storm. How can it affect the spacecraft? 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