Main Engine Cut OffBlue Origin’s New Shepard as Generic Booster
Leonard David writing for Space.com:
In the future, Blue Origin also plans to offer the option of flying vehicles other than the New Shepard capsule atop the rocket, Meyerson said.
“So that could be some kind of atmospheric demonstrator flight vehicle. They can use the New Shepard booster to lift it off to a staging point,” Meyerson said. “We look forward to hearing from different organizations as we transition our vehicle to regular commercial use.”
This would be a smart move for Blue Origin if and when it comes about. I’d be interested if they’d jettison the fairings (with recovery), or use a hinged, clamshell-style design that would remain attached to the booster on its way back down.