Blue Origin Launches Ninth Human Flight on November 22, 2024, with Six Civilians for 10 Minutes, Including 100th Woman

Nov 22, 2024, 03:40 PM

Blue Origin successfully launched its ninth human flight on November 22, 2024, sending six civilians, including Emily Calandrelli, to the edge of space. The flight, utilizing the New Shepard rocket, took off from West Texas and lasted approximately 10 minutes, providing a brief zero-gravity experience for the passengers. This mission marks a significant milestone, as it included the 100th woman to fly to space. The crew also featured a couple from Winter Park, Florida, who are returning participants. The launch continues Blue Origin's efforts in space tourism, following its inaugural human flight in 2021, which included founder Jeff Bezos and other notable figures.