Blue Origin tests its pad escape system

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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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