Launch Delayed: What's Next for NS-35?

Blue Origin's highly anticipated NS-35 mission has hit a snag, as the team has decided to scrub today's launch due to avionics issues with the booster. A new launch date will be announced shortly.

Next Mission: August 23 with Over 40 Exciting Payloads!

Mark your calendars! The NS-35 mission is rescheduled to liftoff on Saturday, August 23, at 7:30 AM CDT / 12:30 UTC from West Texas. This uncrewed flight will carry over 40 scientific and research payloads, raising the total number of payloads flown by New Shepard to more than 200. Don't miss the live webcast that will kick off 15 minutes before launch!

Payload Highlights: Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators!

Among the impressive payloads is a collection of 24 experiments from NASA’s TechRise Student Challenge. This program actively engages students in grades 6-12, providing hands-on experience in engineering and science. They will also be sending thousands of imaginative postcards to space through Club for the Future, Blue Origin's education-focused nonprofit.

Three Minutes in Microgravity: What Experiments Are on Board?

NS-35 will offer over three minutes of precious microgravity for various pioneering experiments from notable institutions like NASA, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, and Oklahoma State University. This flight will utilize the dedicated RSS H.G. Wells payload capsule and the latest New Shepard booster, previously used in the successful NS-29 flight.

Spotlight on Innovative Experiments!

1. **NASA TechRise Student Challenge**: Students will test experiments related to space farming and liquid behavior in microgravity, preparing them for future careers in the STEM fields. 2. **A.R.E.S., Ecoatoms**: This groundbreaking experiment will simultaneously coat 432 sensors with chemical materials in microgravity.

3. **Biological Imaging in Support of Suborbital Science (BISS)**: Utilizing advanced imaging systems to explore biological responses to suborbital conditions.

4. **PROTO & MUD**: Carthage College’s innovative experiments designed to measure propellant levels in microgravity effectively and safely. 5. **EDR Fuel Cell**: Teledyne will test a fuel cell technology that generates electricity and water from hydrogen and oxygen, crucial for future lunar and Martian habitation.

6. **Teachers in Space (TIS)**: Engaging classroom projects focused on radiation detection and environmental monitoring will also make their flight debut.

Stay Tuned for More Updates!

With all this excitement and innovation lined up, the NS-35 mission promises to push the boundaries of science and inspire future generations of space explorers. Keep your eyes peeled for the next launch date announcement!