Blue Origin launches 6 passengers into space for its ninth tourism flight

The video covers the 9th human flight of Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket. It introduces the crew, including a Florida couple, an MIT engineer, and others. The video details the launch preparation, ascent, and the experience of astronauts in zero gravity. It highlights the main engine cutoff, capsule separation, and the booster’s return and landing. The crew enjoys views of Earth from space before the capsule descends back to Earth, concluding the mission.

What is the name of the rocket used for the 9th human flight?

• Atlas V

• Starship

• New Shepard

• Falcon 9

How many people were on board the New Shepard for this flight?

• Four

• Five

• Six

• Seven

What happens to the G-forces experienced by the astronauts during the ascent?

• They decrease from 3G to 1G

• They remain constant at 1G

• They increase from 1G to 3G

• They fluctuate randomly

What is the term used for the point when the main engine temporarily stops?

• Main Engine Cut-off (MECO)

• Lift-off

• Max Q

• Touchdown

What do the astronauts experience after the crew capsule separates from the booster?

• Increased G-forces

• Engine relight

• Zero gravity

• Parachute deployment

Where does the booster land after its descent?

• In the ocean

• On a barge

• On the launch pad

• Two miles north of the launch site

How many times has the booster used in this mission flown before?

• 5 times

• 8 times

• 10 times

• 12 times