New Shepard’s Crewed NS-32 Mission Targets Liftoff on Saturday, May 31

New Shepard’s Crewed NS-32 Mission Targets Liftoff on Saturday, May 31

Blue Origin announced today its next New Shepard crewed flight, NS-32, will lift off from Launch Site One in West Texas on Saturday, May 31, 2025. The launch window opens at 8:30 AM CDT / 13:30 UTC. The webcast on BlueOrigin.com will start at T-30 minutes (8:00 AM CDT / 13:00 UTC). 

Additionally, Blue Origin released the NS-32 mission patch. A few of the symbols embedded include: 

• The microchip, gears, and Pi symbols represent Amy Medina Jorge’s commitment to elevating Hispanic representation in STEM fields.

• Dr. Gretchen Green is represented by the caduceus, recognizing her career as a radiologist specializing in women’s imaging. 

• The planets inside the mission number represent Paul Jeris’ passion for space and exploration. 

• The kea parrot represents Mark Rocket’s home country of New Zealand. 

• Jesse Williams is represented by the bike gears and Mt. Everest, showcasing his passion for cycling and climbing mountains. 

• The blue sky represents Jaime Alemán’s philosophy behind pursuing his own goals—and supporting others in reaching theirs.  

For more information on the crew, please see our previous blog post here.   Follow Blue Origin on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads, and YouTube, and sign up on BlueOrigin.com to stay current on all mission details.