Blue Origin targets Dec. 18 for NS-37 suborbital flight carrying a wheelchair user

Blue Origin plans to launch the suborbital NS-37 mission at 9:30 a.m. ET on Dec. 18, carrying a passenger who uses a wheelchair — a flight the company calls historic. The mission is another crewed New Shepard outing in Blue Origin's suborbital program.

Discovered 2025-12-11T15:09:49.307623-08:00 | 2025-12-11T15:09:49.307623-08:00

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  • Liftoff is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. ET on Dec. 18 and the mission is described as "historic" because it carries a passenger who uses a wheelchair, marking an operational and accessibility milestone for crewed suborbital flights.
  • The flight occurs as Blue Origin moves to boost New Shepard cadence to support more frequent suborbital operations and sustain reusable-vehicle tempo.
  • The mission sits alongside Blue Origin's broader fleet and product updates, including recent new spacecraft and New Glenn upgrades that frame the company’s push from suborbital experience toward higher‑capability orbital and lunar ambitions.

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