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Blue Origin mission simulates moon gravity


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Published in Science and Technology on Tuesday, February 4th 2025 at 14:02 GMT by UPI   Print publication without navigation

  • Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket and spacecraft completed its moon-gravity mission, but the capsule appeared to have a slight hiccup on its return when one of its parachutes did not open entirely on Tuesday.

Blue Origin, the aerospace company founded by Jeff Bezos, has successfully launched a new rocket designed to simulate lunar gravity conditions. This launch, which took place on February 4, 2025, marks a significant step in space exploration technology, aiming to provide a platform for testing equipment and human responses under moon-like gravity. The rocket uses a unique propulsion system that allows for a controlled descent, mimicking the one-sixth gravity of the Moon. This development is part of Blue Origin's broader mission to facilitate future lunar missions and could play a crucial role in NASA's Artemis program, which plans to return humans to the Moon. The test flight included various scientific experiments to study the effects of reduced gravity on materials and biological samples, showcasing the potential for long-term lunar habitation and exploration.

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