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Blue Origin is preparing to launch its 15th space tourism mission, carrying six people including the first female flyer from Kazakhstan and a Ukrainian entrepreneur. One crew member is flying for the second time. Ticket prices remain high, limiting access to wealthy individuals.

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  • Blue Origin is set to launch its 15th space tourism mission with six passengers. 2s
  • The crew includes the first female flyer from Kazakhstan, a Ukrainian entrepreneur, and a repeat Blue Origin passenger. 16s
  • One crew member has chosen to remain unnamed until after the flight. 10s
  • NASA faces proposed budget cuts that could impact science programs, though the Artemis Moon program is not affected. 1m 22s
  • Space tourism remains inaccessible to most due to high ticket prices, estimated at over half a million dollars per seat. 3m 5s
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Blue Origin set to launch 15th space tourism mission

Blue Origin is set to launch its 15th space tourism mission, carrying six people into space, including the first female flyer from Kazakhstan and a Ukrainian entrepreneur.

Blue Origin set to launch 15th space tourism mission
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Blue Origin set to launch 15th space tourism mission

Dr. Clint Kelly will be flying for the second time with Blue Origin on this mission.

Blue Origin set to launch 15th space tourism mission
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Blue Origin set to launch 15th space tourism mission

The ticket price for Blue Origin's space tourism flights is more than half a million dollars, making it accessible mainly to the wealthy.

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