Blue Origin has announced the six-member crew set to fly on its upcoming NS-30 mission, marking the 10th human spaceflight for the New Shepard program and its 30th mission overall. Among the selected astronauts is Lane Bess, making his second journey aboard the suborbital spacecraft. The full crew list includes Lane Bess, Jesús Calleja, Elaine Chia Hyde, Dr. Richard Scott, Tushar Shah, and a yet-to-be-revealed sixth crew member.
With this flight, New Shepard will have carried a total of 47 people beyond the Kármán line, the internationally recognized boundary of space. The mission represents another milestone in Blue Origin’s ongoing effort to expand access to commercial spaceflight.
Meet the Crew
The group of passengers scheduled to fly on NS-30 brings together expertise from fields as varied as cybersecurity, adventure journalism, physics, reproductive medicine, and finance. Each astronaut has a unique story that underscores the growing accessibility of commercial spaceflight, reflecting Blue Origin’s mission to enable people from all walks of life to experience the wonders of space.
Lane Bess
Lane Bess is the Principal and Founder of Bess Ventures and Advisory, a family office fund that invests in disruptive technology firms across various industries. A key figure in the cybersecurity sector, Bess played a pivotal role in leading Palo Alto Networks and Zscaler to successful IPOs. Bess first flew to space on NS-19 on December 11, 2021, and will now become the fourth person to fly on New Shepard twice.
The Future of Commercial Spaceflight
The NS-30 mission underscores Blue Origin’s commitment to advancing commercial space travel and broadening access to space exploration. As the company continues to push the boundaries of human spaceflight, the participation of industry leaders, scientists, and adventurers highlights the growing intersection of technology, research, and private enterprise in the space industry.
Source: Meet The Crew Of Blue Origin’s 30th New Shepard Flight
