Blue Origin is set to launch its 34th New Shepard mission, NS-34, on August 3, 2025, from its West Texas launch site. This mission marks a significant milestone in the company's space tourism program, offering a suborbital flight experience to six passengers.
The crew for NS-34 includes:
Arvinder (Arvi) Singh Bahal: A real estate investor and seasoned traveler who has visited every country worldwide.
Gökhan Erdem: A Turkish businessman and space enthusiast with a passion for photography.
Deborah Martorell: A Puerto Rican meteorologist and journalist recognized for her environmental and space reporting.
Lionel Pitchford: An English teacher and humanitarian who has dedicated decades to running an orphanage in Nepal.
James (J.D.) Russell: An American entrepreneur and philanthropist, previously a passenger on Blue Origin's NS-28 mission in November 2024.
Justin Sun: A Chinese-born Kittitian crypto entrepreneur and founder of the TRON blockchain, who secured his seat through a significant charitable contribution in 2021.
NS-34 will provide passengers with a brief yet exhilarating experience, including several minutes of weightlessness and panoramic views of Earth from space. The mission is expected to last approximately 10 to 12 minutes, from liftoff to landing. This flight continues Blue Origin's commitment to making space travel accessible to a broader audience, highlighting the growing role of private companies in the evolving landscape of space exploration.
For those interested in witnessing the launch, Blue Origin will offer a live webcast starting 30 minutes before liftoff on their official website.