The Journal of Space Commerce

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NS-23 Mission Investigation Completed by Blue Origin

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Tom Patton
Mar 27, 2023
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Blue Origin has completed its NS-23 mission investigation into the loss of the New Shepard booster last September. The company has determined that the direct cause of the NS-23 mishap was a thermo-structural failure of the engine nozzle. The resulting thrust misalignment properly triggered the Crew Capsule escape system, which functioned as designed thr…

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