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New Shepard Propulsion Module

The New Shepard Propulsion Module is the reusable rocket-booster element of Blue Origin's suborbital system. One liquid-hydrogen/liquid-oxygen BE-3PM engine powers ascent, restarts for descent, and performs a controlled vertical landing; the crew capsule separates and returns independently.

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Aliases
New Shepard boosterNS Propulsion ModuleNew Shepard rocket booster
Family Name
New Shepard
Full Name
New Shepard Propulsion Module
Reusability
fully_reusable
Slug
new-shepard-propulsion-module
Status
active
Type
rocket
Variant Name
Propulsion Module

Details

Description
The New Shepard Propulsion Module is the reusable rocket-booster element of Blue Origin's suborbital system. One liquid-hydrogen/liquid-oxygen BE-3PM engine powers ascent, restarts for descent, and performs a controlled vertical landing; the crew capsule separates and returns independently.
Engines
  • Count
    1
    Name
    BE-3PM
    Placement
    core
First Flight Year
2,015
Manufacturer Id
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Operator Id
jd78nkwegh0chf93k1vg404hwh7kph68
Parent Vehicle Family Id
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Stages Count
1

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Creation Time
7/14/2026, 6:46:24 PM
Updated Time
7/14/2026, 6:46:24 PM