On May 19, Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin New Shepard-25 (NS-25) mission successfully returned to the skies, two years after a rocket failure in September 2022. The mission, the seventh human flight and 25th overall for the New Shepard program, featured a six-person crew including Indian-origin entrepreneur and pilot Gopichand Thotakura. The crew also included Ed Dwight, the first Black astronaut candidate in the United States and the oldest person to travel to space at 90 years old.
NASA has released a collection of its best photos from 2023, showcasing a year filled with exciting spaceflight moments. From the return of asteroid samples to the selection of the first Artemis astronauts, these stunning images capture the highlights of the past year in space exploration.
SpaceX has accomplished its 300th successful first-stage touchdown, marking a significant milestone in rocketry. This achievement showcases SpaceX’s continuous advancements in reusable rocket technology, enabling more frequent and cost-effective missions. The company’s dedication to landing and reusing boosters has revolutionized the spaceflight industry, leading to lower launch costs and increased launch capabilities.
