Blue Origin announced today its seventh human flight, NS-25, will lift off from Launch Site One in West Texas on Sunday, May 19. The launch window opens at 8:30 AM CDT / 1330 UTC. The webcast on BlueOrigin.com will start at T-40 minutes.
Additionally, Blue Origin released the NS-25 mission patch. A few of the symbols embedded include:
The Gemini spacecraft represents Ed Dwight’s aerospace training era. The hand lifting the crew capsule is a nod to his extensive artwork.
The sunrise represents Mason Angel and Carol Schaller’s desire to experience the overview effect.
The mountains symbolize Carol Schaller, Gopi Thotakura, and Sylvain Chiron’s passion for climbing and skiing.
The crew capsule’s leaf design reflects the groundbreaking family heritage software Kenneth L. Hess developed.
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