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New Shepard Propulsion Module 2

New Shepard Propulsion Module 2 became the first booster to fly above the Kármán line, land vertically, and then be reused. It completed five successful flights from NS-2 on November 23, 2015 through the NS-6 in-flight escape test on October 5, 2016, after which Blue Origin retired it.

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New Shepard PM2New Shepard propulsion module serial 2five-flight New Shepard booster
Name
New Shepard Propulsion Module 2
Status
retired

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New Shepard Propulsion Module 2 became the first booster to fly above the Kármán line, land vertically, and then be reused. It completed five successful flights from NS-2 on November 23, 2015 through the NS-6 in-flight escape test on October 5, 2016, after which Blue Origin retired it.
First Flight Date
2015-11-23
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July 14, 2026 at 18:46:29 UTC
Updated Time
July 14, 2026 at 18:46:29 UTC

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Last Flight Date
2016-10-05
Search Name
New Shepard Propulsion Module 2 New Shepard PM2 New Shepard propulsion module serial 2 five-flight New Shepard booster
Serial Number
2
Vehicle Code
PM2