Blue Origin New Shepard NS-38 | 22.01.2026

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Załoga w pierwotnym składzie.

Blue Origin Last edited 5:21 PM · Jan 16, 2026
🚀 New Shepard Mission NS-38 is targeting liftoff on Thursday, January 22, with the launch window opening at 8:30 AM CST / 14:30 UTC. Meet the crew flying to space: Tim Drexler, Linda Edwards, Alain Fernandez, Alberto Gutiérrez, Jim Hendren, and Andrew Yaffe. Read more: https://bit.ly/4r157A0

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Infografika misji

Blue Origin @blueorigin 6:14 PM · Jan 19, 2026
What story does the NS-38 patch tell? Explore the symbolism that makes this mission patch unique.

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Jim Hendren  is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, former F-15 fighter pilot, and past Commander of the 157th Combat Operations Squadron, with multiple overseas combat deployments. Additionally, Jim is the founder of Hendren Plastics Inc., a global manufacturing company. A Master Electrician, General Contractor, FAA-licensed airline pilot, and dedicated public servant, he spent 15 years on the Gravette School Board and served in both chambers of the Arkansas Legislature, including as Senate President Pro Tempore. A father of four and grandfather of twelve, Jim views his New Shepard flight as a natural extension of his lifelong passion for aviation, exploration, and service.

Tim Drexler is the former owner and CEO of Ace Asphalt, where he spent 40 years building the family business into a major civil contracting firm. In 2002, he was recognized with the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. After selling the company, Tim pursued his passion for aviation, becoming both a helicopter and airplane pilot. Outside the cockpit, he is an avid gardener, cook, mountain biker, and home-automation enthusiast. Tim has been married to his wife, Pam, for 19 years. Traveling to space will be Tim's next great leap in aviation.

Dr. Linda Edwards is a retired board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist whose 40-year career was dedicated to caring for women. While working full-time after high school, she earned her bachelor’s degree magna cum laude from Penn State University and later her medical degree from The Medical College of Pennsylvania. A traveler to more than 40 countries, wildlife advocate, award-winning equestrian, and two-time breast cancer survivor, she embraces her flight on New Shepard as the fulfillment of a dream four decades in the making for her. She hopes her flight helps to inspire other women to reach for their dreams.

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Alberto Gutiérrez is an entrepreneur, technologist, and world traveler who has visited more than 100 countries across all seven continents. In 2008, he began writing travel guides, which evolved into Civitatis, a leading tours and activities platform serving over one million travelers per month. His voyage on New Shepard offers a new vantage point from which to appreciate the world he has spent a lifetime exploring.

Alain Fernandez is an international real estate developer and investor whose three-decade career reflects resilience, discipline, and a relentless drive to carve his own path after a difficult apprenticeship in industrial mechanics. His early years as a scuba instructor across Europe and French Polynesia were marked by a life-altering diving accident at age 22, after which he rebuilt his career through perseverance and entrepreneurial instinct. A dedicated athlete, Alain lives with his wife, stepdaughter, and a lively family of pets. He approaches his New Shepard mission as another opportunity to push himself and explore what’s possible.

Dr. Laura Stiles earned her B.S. in Engineering Physics from the University of Kansas and Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering Sciences from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She joined Blue Origin in 2013 and currently serves as Director for New Shepard Launch Operations and Training, having filled multiple launch crew roles including Flight Controller, CapCom, and CrewMember 7. Outside work, Laura mentors early-career engineers and is an avid outdoor enthusiast—hiking, paddling, competing in triathlons, and holding two World Records in large-formation skydiving. She's currently pursuing her fixed-wing pilot license. Never far from Laura is her beloved dog, Percy.

Andrew Yaffe was born and raised in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and has spent his life in the recycling industry, driven by a commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. His interest in space began early, sparked by Star Trek, and grew into a deep fascination with human spaceflight, planetary exploration, and astronomy. A passionate traveler who enjoys experiencing different cultures and studying ancient history, Andrew is excited to fly to space as it’ll be a continuation of his lifelong curiosity about humanity’s place in the universe and our shared responsibility to care for Earth.
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