Blue Origin launched the 15th mission of their suborbital New Shepard launch system, including booster and capsule, on a test flight that will prove crucial to the company’s ability to begin carrying people.Â
Liftoff occurred at 12:50 EDT / 16:50 UTC on 14 April after a brief weather delay. The booster and capsule landed safely after the capsule reached 106 km above Earth sea-level.