New Shepard lifted off at 11:43 a.m.
ET on Tuesday from Launch Site One in West Texas.
The mission marked New Shepards 24th flight and its 13th payload mission.
New Shepard clearing the tower during launch, December 19, 2023.Screenshot: Blue Origin
The last time the rocket took off, itsbooster exploded mid-flightduring an uncrewed mission on September 12, 2022.
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The booster during touchdown.Screenshot: Blue Origin