Suborbital Flight Tests (2015-2019)

In 2015, Blue Origin began conducting suborbital flight tests of New Shepard. The company launched several test flights, including the first successful launch and re-entry of the vehicle.

On July 3, 2015, New Shepard flew to an altitude of 106.9 km (342,000 ft), marking the first successful test of the vehicle's propulsion system. The test was followed by several more flights, each one pushing the boundaries of the vehicle's performance.

In 2018, Blue Origin conducted a series of test flights that pushed the limits of the vehicle's performance. The company flew New Shepard to an altitude of 106.9 km (342,000 ft) and demonstrated the vehicle's ability to handle extreme g-forces.