One of the most exciting of the many events that will take place at this year’s EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh is the 50th anniversary reunion of Apollo program astronauts. This is expected to be the largest Apollo reunion at Oshkosh since 1994’s “Salute to Apollo,” and Space Day (Friday, July 28) should be a thrill for space and exploration enthusiasts of all ages. But the excitement won’t be limited to just the Apollo highlights.
AirVenture 2017 Preview: Blue Origin Bringing New Shepard Reusable Rocket to Oshkosh
Key Takeaways:
- EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh will host a 50th-anniversary reunion for Apollo program astronauts, marking a significant space-themed event.
- Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, is bringing its New Shepard reusable rocket and a full-size crew capsule mock-up to the event.
- The public will have the opportunity to sit in the New Shepard capsule and experience a simulated space voyage using real flight footage, aiming to inspire future explorers.
- This showcase highlights Blue Origin's progress toward making space tourism a reality, building on the New Shepard rocket's historic achievement of the first booster rocket vertical soft landing.
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