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
- 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.
- First Flight Date
- 2015-04-29
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 14, 2026 at 18:46:28 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 14, 2026 at 18:46:28 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 2015-04-29
- Search Name
- New Shepard Propulsion Module 1 New Shepard PM1 New Shepard propulsion module serial 1 first New Shepard propulsion module
- Serial Number
- 1
- Vehicle Code
- PM1