# New Shepard
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Blue Origin Halts New Shepard Suborbital Flights for Two Years to Focus on Crew‑Rated Lunar Work
Blue Origin will pause New Shepard suborbital flights for at least two years to reallocate resources toward developing crewed lunar capabilities. The decision prioritizes long‑term lunar ambitions over near‑term suborbital operations, with implications for customers, competitors and the evolving space industry landscape.
Blue Origin Grounds New Shepard for Two Years to Reallocate Effort Toward Crewed Moon Missions
Blue Origin will suspend New Shepard suborbital flights for at least two years to concentrate resources on developing crewed lunar capabilities. The pause narrows Blue Origin's near-term business from tourism and short-duration research toward a high-stakes push for lunar hardware and human missions.
Blue Origin’s New Shepard Flies Six on Another Brief Suborbital Joyride — A Small But Persistent Chapter in Commercial Space Tourism
Blue Origin’s New Shepard completed a crewed suborbital flight on 22 January, carrying six passengers for about ten minutes of microgravity. The mission underscores steady demand for short, commercial space experiences and highlights the company’s role in the maturing suborbital tourism market amid competition and regulatory scrutiny.