New Shepard Propulsion Module 1
The first full-scale New Shepard propulsion module flew on NS-1 on April 29, 2015. Ascent and capsule separation were successful, but hydraulic pressure was lost during descent and the propulsion module was not recovered. Blue Origin subsequently introduced an improved hydraulic system.
Identity
- Aliases
- New Shepard PM1New Shepard propulsion module serial 1first New Shepard propulsion module
- Name
- New Shepard Propulsion Module 1
- Slug
- new-shepard-propulsion-module-1
- Status
- destroyed
Details
- Description
- The first full-scale New Shepard propulsion module flew on NS-1 on April 29, 2015. Ascent and capsule separation were successful, but hydraulic pressure was lost during descent and the propulsion module was not recovered. Blue Origin subsequently introduced an improved hydraulic system.
- Manufacturer Id
- jd78nkwegh0chf93k1vg404hwh7kph68
- Operator Id
- jd78nkwegh0chf93k1vg404hwh7kph68
- Vehicle Family Id
- nd7hkrtsbs4hgjr1ggyv6zssws8ags47
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- Creation Time
- 7/14/2026, 6:46:28 PM
- Updated Time
- 7/14/2026, 6:46:28 PM
Other
- First Flight Date
- 2015-04-29
- Last Flight Date
- 2015-04-29
- Serial Number
- 1
- Vehicle Code
- PM1