"New Shepard is a fully reusable suborbital rocket system developed by Blue Origin, designed to take passengers on short trips to the edge of space. Since its first launch in 2015, it has carried 98 people beyond the Kármán line, including William Shatner, who became the oldest person to travel to space when he flew in 2021."
"Unlike traditional orbital spacecraft, New Shepard is built for relatively brief journeys - a vertical launch, a few minutes of weightlessness, and then a parachute-assisted return to Earth. The spacecraft is named after Alan Shepard, the first American to travel into space in 1961."
"The replica also conveys a better sense of scale than photos do. The capsule is surprisingly compact for something designed to carry six people, and its large panoramic windows hint at the experience being as much about the view as the journey itself."
The Science Museum features a full-scale replica of the Blue Origin New Shepard spacecraft, designed for suborbital trips to the edge of space. Since its 2015 launch, New Shepard has transported 98 individuals beyond the Kármán line. The spacecraft, named after Alan Shepard, offers brief journeys with a vertical launch and parachute-assisted return. Visitors can closely examine the replica, which showcases the compact design and panoramic windows of the capsule. The exhibit is located in the Making the Modern World gallery and is free to visit until June 26, 2026.
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