Blue Origin sends six tourists to the edge of space after taking a break for almost two years.

Blue Origin's tourist rocket launched passengers to space after a two-year pause due to a failed test flight.

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The New Shepard rocket took off from Blue Origin's facilities in West Texas, carrying six passengers.

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Among the passengers were Mason Angel, Sylvain Chiron, Kenneth L. Hess, Carol Schaller, Gopi Thotakura, and Ed Dwight.

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Ed Dwight, a former Air Force captain, became the oldest person to reach the edge of space at 90 years old.

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Dwight, initially hesitant, found the experience life-changing and recommended it to everyone.

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The rocket booster landed safely before the capsule touched down.

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During the flight, passengers experienced weightlessness and breathtaking views of Earth.

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The launch marked a successful return following a previous rocket failure in 2022.

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Blue Origin addressed the failure by implementing design changes and adjustments to ensure safety.

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With the issues resolved, Blue Origin resumed its space tourism flights, continuing its legacy of successful missions.

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