Blue Origin has been on a roll in 2025 with multiple successful launches already, and its next one is coming up on Saturday. The NS-32 mission will take six people into suborbital space for a quick jaunt before returning to Earth. It’s the third such New Shepard mission in 2025 so far and the 32nd in total. The prior launch famously included an all-female crew featuring pop star Katy Perry, TV personality Gayle King and journalist Lauren Sanchez. 

This mission is set to launch from Blue Origin’s Launch Site One location in West Texas at 9:30 a.m. ET on Saturday. Like the prior New Shepard missions, NS-32 will take its six crew members above the Kármán line — the internationally recognized boundary between Earth and space — to suborbital space for about 11 minutes before landing back on Earth. 

During the mission, the crew will experience the weightlessness of space while also getting an excellent view of the Earth. 

How to watch the NS-32 launch

The launch will be webcast on Blue Origin’s website with coverage starting 30 minutes before the launch, so 9 a.m. ET. If this launch coverage is the same as previous ones, the webcast will cover the launch itself, the entire flight and the landing. Prior launches also included interviews with the crew to get their initial thoughts on going to space, which we expect will be included with the NS-32 webcast.

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If you miss the launch, you can still watch it later. The company posts all of its previous NS missions on its YouTube channel, typically within the same day as the launch. 

What rocket is NS-32 using?

NS-32 will use the New Shepard rocket, like every other NS mission. This rocket is known for being fully reusable, with a small capsule at the top with room for all six passengers. Blue Origin says the vehicle is fully autonomous. It will launch, fly and eventually land without pilots, which is why none of the NS missions feature a human pilot. 

The rocket saw its first crewed launch in 2021 when Jeff Bezos famously took part in the flight. 

Who is the NS-32 crew?

Typically, Blue Origin crews have featured people from all walks of life, including teachers, business people, and celebrities. The NS-32 crew is no different, although it lacks the celebrity flair of the prior NS-31 mission. The crew includes:

Paul Jeris

Jeris is a real estate developer and entrepreneur. He has visited 149 countries and is looking to add space to his list of places visited. 

Jesse Williams

Williams is a Canadian entrepreneur and the CEO of Car History Group. He has climbed six of the seven highest peaks on Earth. 

Aymette (Amy) Medina Jorge

Jorge is a high school and middle school teacher who focuses on STEM subjects. She was the 2023 AIAA and Challenger Center Trailblazing STEM Educator Award winner. 

Dr. Gretchen Green

Green is a radiologist specializing in women’s imaging and has over 20 years of experience. Among her many accolades, she now serves on the US Space & Rocket Center Education Foundation Board.

Jaime Alemán

Alemán is a Panamanian attorney and businessman who served as ambassador to the US. He also serves on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors, Duke Law School’s Board of Visitors and Woodrow Wilson’s Latin America Board. Alemán will also be the first person to visit all 193 UN-recognized countries, the North and South Poles and space. 

Mark Rocket

The aptly named Rocket (he legally changed his name) is an entrepreneur from New Zealand. He serves as CEO of Kea Aerospace and president of Aerospace New Zealand, furthering the country’s interests in aerospace.