AIAA Statement on Blue Origin’s Successful NS-21 Mission

Launch of Blue Origin’s NS-21 Mission. | Credit: Blue Origin; YouTube; framegrab

June 4, 2022 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Executive Director Dan Dumbacher made the following statement:

“On behalf of the 30,000 professional and student members of AIAA, we congratulate the Blue Origin team on its successful NS-21 mission. This mission continues building on Blue Origin’s vision to see millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We recognize the dedicated aerospace industry professionals involved in making today’s mission a success. We salute our corporate member, Blue Origin, and their entire team for helping shape the future of aerospace.

AIAA is honored to be one of Blue Origin’s Club for the Future partner organizations to help develop and inspire the next generation of space professionals.”

Media Contact: Rebecca B. Gray, RebeccaG@AIAA.org, 804-397-5270 cell

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Replay: New Shepard Mission NS-21 Webcast, 4 June 2022 (Blue Origin via YouTube)

Banner image:  New Shepard launch on Blue Origin’s NS-21 mission.  Credit: Blue Origin–©