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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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New Shepard boosterNS Propulsion ModuleNew Shepard rocket booster
Family Name
New Shepard
Full Name
New Shepard Propulsion Module
Status
active
Type
rocket
Variant Name
Propulsion Module

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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.
First Flight Year
2,015
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Reusability
fully_reusable
Stages Count
1

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Creation Time
July 14, 2026 at 18:46:24 UTC
Updated Time
July 29, 2026 at 15:39:47 UTC

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