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Title: Blue Origin Launches New Shepard Space Capsule on Highest Test Flight Yet
Post by: unreality on April 30, 2018, 01:59:06 am
Headline news today. We're getting closer to living in & exploring outer space.

https://www.space.com/40439-blue-origin-launches-new-shepard-2018-test-flight.html


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Origin
Title: Re: Blue Origin Launches New Shepard Space Capsule on Highest Test Flight Yet
Post by: Art on April 30, 2018, 03:43:57 am
One has to wonder whether Jeff purchased rockets from his own company? Free shipping perhaps?  ;)
Title: Re: Blue Origin Launches New Shepard Space Capsule on Highest Test Flight Yet
Post by: infurl on April 30, 2018, 04:20:34 am
https://www.businessinsider.com.au/amazon-ceo-jeff-bezos-liquidates-billions-to-fund-blue-origin-2018-4

Jeff Bezos funds Blue Origin out of his own pocket to the tune of one billion dollars per year. Everybody needs a hobby.
Title: Re: Blue Origin Launches New Shepard Space Capsule on Highest Test Flight Yet
Post by: unreality on April 30, 2018, 06:33:16 am
SpaceX isn't the only one who can land them. ;) Looked hard to find a short video clip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6_RvniifL8
Title: Re: Blue Origin Launches New Shepard Space Capsule on Highest Test Flight Yet
Post by: Korrelan on April 30, 2018, 08:21:38 am
It would be one hell of a ride...

Also liking the 'Jules Verne' esque riveting around the windows.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuK_0vK3LtY

 :)