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Indian-Origin Tushar Mehta Joins Blue Origin Crew for 10th Space Tourism Mission.

Science and Technology | Dated: 03 Mar 2025

In February 2025, Indian-origin Tushar Mehta was among the six crew members selected for the 10th space tourism mission of billionaire Jeff Bezos' space company, Blue Origin Enterprises, L.P., based in Washington, USA.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Tushar Mehta is a partner and co-head of research at a quantitative hedge fund in New York, United States of America (USA). He became the second Indian-origin person, after Gopi Thotakura, to take a Blue Origin flight as part of the NS-25 Mission.
  • - The suborbital New Shepard (NS) vehicle of Blue Origin was launched from the West Texas facility on February 25, 2025.
  • - The flight was designated as NS-30 by Blue Origin, marking the New Shepard’s 30th overall flight.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The six-member crew included Lane Bess, Jesús Calleja, Elaine Chia Hyde, Dr. Richard Scott, Tushar Mehta, and an undisclosed sixth crew member.
  • (ii) The NS-30 mission was Lane Bess' second flight with Blue Origin.
  • (iii) This mission was also called "Perfect 10" as it marked the 10th crewed mission of the New Shepard vehicle.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which Indian-origin person recently joined Blue Origin's 10th space tourism mission?

Correct Answer: Tushar Mehta

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