Witness the Team Behind Blue Origin's 30th New Shepard Journey
In an exciting turn of events, Blue Origin has unveiled the six-person crew set to embark on its upcoming NS-30 mission. This journey marks the 10th human spaceflight for the New Shepard program and the 30th mission overall. Among the chosen astronauts is Lane Bess, making his second voyage aboard the suborbital spacecraft. The full roster includes Lane Bess, Jesús Calleja, Elaine Chia Hyde, Dr. Richard Scott, Tushar Shah, and an as-yet-unrevealed sixth crew member.
With the NS-30 mission, New Shepard will have propelled a grand total of 47 individuals beyond the internationally recognized boundary of space - the Kármán line. This expedition signifies yet another milestone in Blue Origin's quest to democratize access to commercial space travel.
Let's delve into the captivating backgrounds of each astronaut:
Lane Bess
Lane Bess, the visionary behind Bess Ventures and Advisory, steers a family office fund dedicated to investing in disruptive technology firms from various industries. His significant influence in the cybersecurity sector played an instrumental role in the successful IPOs of Palo Alto Networks and Zscaler. Bess already has space travel under his belt, having soared on NS-19 on December 11, 2021, and will now become the fourth person to embark on New Shepard twice.
Jesús Calleja
Jesús Calleja, a Spanish television host, mountain climber, and serial adventurer, has dedicated his life to exploring extreme environments. With renowned shows like Calleja Planet, Volando Voy, and Planeta Calleja on Mediaset Spain, Calleja has ventured to the Seven Summits, the North and South Poles, and active volcanoes. His passion for motorsports has led him to compete in multiple international race events, including the famed Dakar Rally, and a grueling 3,400-mile trek from the French Pyrenees to Dakar, Senegal.
Elaine Chia Hyde
Entrepreneur, physicist, and pilot Elaine Chia Hyde, founder of Chicago Star and Eastside Enterprises, is a pioneer in AI-assisted media products. Her love for space, birthed in her childhood, motivated her to earn degrees in business and physics from the University of Melbourne. Today, she partners with her husband, also a physicist, raising their five children in Florida.
Dr. Richard Scott
Pioneering reproductive medicine specialist Dr. Richard Scott is renowned for his role as a reproductive endocrinologist, embryologist, and research scientist. As a leading figure in fertility care, Dr. Scott's contributions to reproductive technology have left an indelible mark. His work in advancements in reproductive technology extends to his academic endeavors as an adjunct professor at Yale University and the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Greenville.
Tushar Shah
Tushar Shah, partner and co-head of research at a New York City-based quantitative hedge fund, holds a PhD in high-energy experimental particle physics from MIT. Together with his wife, Sara, who shares his commitment to addressing poverty, health, and education issues, Shah is dedicated to philanthropy.
As Blue Origin pushes the envelopes of human space travel, the NS-30 mission serves as a testament to the growing intersection of technology, research, and private enterprise in the space industry. Stay tuned for further developments as Blue Origin prepares for the next chapter of human space exploration.
Sources:
[1] Blue Origin. (n.d.). [Press Release] Retrieved from https://www.reddit.com/r/BlueOrigin/comments/nc6no2/blue_origin_sets_crew_for_upcoming_new_shepard/[2] Enrichment Data. (n.d.). [Detailed Enrichment Data] Retrieved from https://www.reddit.com/r/BlueOrigin/comments/nc75du/detailed_enrichment_data_for_blue_origin_announces/
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