Blue Origin is set to launch its New Shepard NS-36 mission tomorrow, October 8, 2025, from Launch Site One in West Texas. The launch window will open at 8:00 AM CDT, which is 13:00 UTC. A live webcast is scheduled to begin 30 minutes before liftoff and will be available on various platforms.
Launch Details for New Shepard NS-36 Mission
The NS-36 mission marks the continuation of Blue Origin’s ambitious space travel program. This is expected to be the 15th human flight within the New Shepard initiative.
To date, Blue Origin has successfully carried 75 passengers above the Kármán line, the widely accepted boundary of space, which denotes an elevation of 100 kilometers above sea level. Among these passengers are five repeat customers, underscoring the growing interest in suborbital tourism.
Mission Crew Overview
Blue Origin has assembled a diverse crew for this mission, consisting of:
- Jeff Elgin
- Danna Karagussova
- Dr. Clint Kelly III
- Aaron Newman
- Vitalii Ostrovsky
- One undisclosed member
Profiles of the NS-36 Crew
- Jeff Elgin: A franchise industry executive with over 40 years of experience and founder of FranChoice.
- Danna Karagussova: A media and events expert, co-founder of Portals, and an avid mountaineer.
- Dr. Clint Kelly III: An electrical engineer and robotics pioneer who has previously flown on NS-22.
- Aaron Newman: A serial entrepreneur and explorer, known for his adventurous spirit.
- Vitalii Ostrovsky: A Ukrainian businessman with extensive travel experience across the globe.
Special Design Elements in the Mission Patch
The NS-36 mission patch has significant symbols representing various crew members’ backgrounds and aspirations:
- The Moon and Earth highlight the future of space travel.
- Mountains of Kazakhstan reflect Danna Karagussova’s quest for greater purpose.
- The starry sky represents Ukraine, paying tribute to Vitalii Ostrovsky’s heritage.
- An anchor symbolizes Aaron Newman’s dedication to exploration and conservation.
- The Mercury capsule recalls Alan Shepard’s historic flight.
Webcast and Further Information
For those interested in witnessing the launch, the live stream will be accessible via BlueOrigin.com, X, and YouTube. Viewers are encouraged to tune in 30 minutes before the scheduled launch time to catch all the pre-launch activities.
The NS-36 mission is another step in Blue Origin’s journey toward evolving space exploration and commercial space travel.
