Blue Origin tests its pad escape system

Aerospace firm Blue Origin has already conducted wind tunnel and engine tests, in the development of its reusable orbital Space Vehicle. Last week, however, the company took a step forward in the development of its New Shepard suborbital system – at its West Texas launch site, the company conducted a successful pad escape test, in which a full-scale crew capsule was ejected from a launch vehicle simulator... Continue Reading Blue Origin tests its pad escape system

Section: Aero Gizmo

Tags: Blue Origin, Emergency, Escape, Space Launch System

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