Blue Origin to Launch New Shepard Without 'Astronaut' after Big Issue...Can't BEAT SpaceX!

"Blue Origin to Launch New Shepard Without 'Astronaut' after Big Issue...Can't BEAT SpaceX!
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Blue Origin to Launch New Shepard Without 'Astronaut' after Big Issue...Can't BEAT SpaceX!
Blue Origin may have just cracked the code with New Shepard, a genius move that could actually shock Elon Musk and SpaceX. And trust me, this isn’t just about joy rides anymore.
Enter the NS-35 mission: carried more than 40 payloads, including 24 from NASA, which shows how Blue Origin is reinventing New Shepard as a serious science platform.
NS-35 is a clear step forward in Blue Origin’s long-term strategy. By blending tourism revenue with research, partnering with NASA, and using bold marketing tactics, Blue Origin has managed to steal some of SpaceX’s spotlight while laying the groundwork for future competition with its biggest rival.
And this is only the beginning. The rivalry is set to escalate as Blue Origin doubles down on these strategies to stay neck-and-neck with SpaceX in the years ahead.
In today's Techmap video, we’re breaking down Blue Origin’s game plan and why NS-35 could mark a turning point in the new space race.
Blue Origin to Launch New Shepard Without 'Astronaut' after Big Issue...Can't BEAT SpaceX!
When people talk about Blue Origin’s New Shepard, the first thing that usually comes to mind is its space tourism “joy rides”, exclusive trips that have carried big names like Jeff Bezos and Katy Perry. But beyond the celebrity headlines, sometimes, New Shepard has also proven valuable for science and exploration, conducting experiments and carrying research payloads that support NASA’s long-term goals.
A prime example was the NS-29 mission in February 2025. During that flight, the capsule used its Reaction Control System to spin at 11 RPM, creating a simulated lunar gravity environment, about one-sixth of Earth’s gravity, for nearly two minutes. This breakthrough provided a cost-effective alternative to parabolic flights or centrifuge drop towers, which only offer around 20 seconds of reduced gravity. The mission carried payloads to test technologies for NASA’s Artemis program, showcasing New Shepard’s potential well beyond tourism.
Blue Origin to Launch New Shepard Without 'Astronaut' after Big Issue...Can't BEAT SpaceX!
Now, with the NS-35 mission launched on August 23, Blue Origin is again focusing on science. This uncrewed flight carried more than 40 payloads, including 24 from NASA’s TechRise Student Challenge, giving students hands-on opportunities to run experiments in suborbital space. Marking New Shepard’s 35th mission, it pushed the total number of payloads flown past 200. The flight highlights the growing emphasis on making space research more accessible and inspiring the next generation of innovators.
The mission just serves NASA; other organizations are also on board. With over three minutes of clean microgravity time, experiments will come from institutions such as Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Oklahoma State University, and the University of Florida, among others.
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