New Shepard program

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:New_Shepard_Crew_Capsule
gptkb:Blue_Origin_New_Shepard
gptkb:Uncrewed_New_Shepard
gptkb:New_Shepard_1
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:NS-15
approximately 10 minutes
reusable rocket
gptkbp:community_engagement local community involvement
high due to space tourism
gptkbp:community_impact inspiring international space tourism efforts
gptkbp:community_involvement programs for students and educators
gptkbp:crew 6 passengers
provided by Blue Origin
emergency escape system in place
gptkbp:customer_support includes pre-flight training
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Blue_Origin
gptkbp:durability both booster and capsule are reusable
gptkbp:elevation approximately 66 miles
gptkbp:environmental_impact minimal due to reusable technology
gptkbp:events high success rate
gptkbp:exhibited_at testing new aerospace technologies
gptkbp:first_flight 2015-04-29
suborbital trajectory
multiple test flights conducted
scheduled for 2021
weightlessness and views of Earth
gptkbp:future_plans make space accessible to all.
expand to orbital flights
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label New Shepard program
gptkbp:inspiration future space exploration initiatives
Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic
gptkbp:is_involved_in scientific research payloads
gptkbp:launch_date multiple flights per year
increased as technology matures
gptkbp:launch_site West Texas
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:New_Shepard_rocket
gptkbp:marketed_as available for private customers
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight vertical landing
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive coverage by news outlets
gptkbp:part_of Blue Origin's vision for space access
gptkbp:partnerships collaborations with research institutions
gptkbp:purpose space tourism
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance FAA oversight required
gptkbp:safety_record no fatalities
gptkbp:seating_capacity up to 200 kg
gptkbp:significance first fully autonomous flight with crew
gptkbp:subgenres gptkb:battle
gptkbp:ticket_sales approximately $200,000