Blue Origin launching 6 people to suborbital space on Jan. 22

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January 20, 2026, 8:00 PM

• •NS-38 is Blue Origin's 17th crewed spaceflight.
• •The launch window opens at 9:30 a.m. EST on Thursday.
• •Six space tourists will experience a brief period of weightlessness.
• •Laura Stiles replaced a passenger due to illness.

Blue Origin is set to launch its NS-38 suborbital mission from West Texas on Thursday, January 22nd, carrying six space tourists. This will be Blue Origin's 17th crewed spaceflight, providing passengers with a brief period of weightlessness and a view of Earth. The mission's passengers include a variety of professionals, such as entrepreneurs and a retired Air Force Colonel. The launch will be the 38th flight of the New Shepard rocket-capsule combo, with the launch window opening at 9:30 a.m. EST.

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