Blue Origin has revealed the six-member crew for its upcoming NS-33 mission aboard the New Shepard suborbital vehicle. The passenger list features a diverse group of individuals from backgrounds in environmental conservation, law, business, and philanthropy. A launch date will be announced soon, with a live webcast scheduled to begin 30 minutes prior to liftoff.
Among the crew is Allie Kue by Clarence Oxford
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
Blue Origin has revealed the six-member crew for its upcoming NS-33 mission aboard the New Shepard suborbital vehicle. The passenger list features a diverse group of individuals from backgrounds in environmental conservation, law, business, and philanthropy. A launch date will be announced soon, with a live webcast scheduled to begin 30 minutes prior to liftoff.
Among the crew is Allie Kuehner, a dedicated environmental advocate and board member of the nonprofit Nature is Nonpartisan. Her work centers on promoting bipartisan solutions to environmental issues. An intrepid explorer, she believes direct engagement with natural landscapes strengthens the imperative for conservation.
Joining her is husband Carl Kuehner, Chairman of Building and Land Technology (BLT), a real estate development firm known for integrating sustainability and environmental responsibility into urban planning. Carl's philanthropic and business efforts focus on habitat restoration and sustainable food systems.
Also flying is Leland Larson, philanthropist and former CEO of School Bus Services, Inc. and Larson Transportation Services. Leland co-founded the Larson Legacy Foundation, supporting progressive nonprofits worldwide. His varied life includes teaching, military service, and participation in Hawaii's 1968 Constitutional Convention.
Entrepreneur Freddie Rescigno, Jr., based in Georgia, will also be on board. He is the founder and CEO of Commodity Cables and a longtime amateur golf competitor. Freddie's fascination with archaeology fuels his interest in spaceflight and exploration.
Owolabi Salis, an attorney and financial consultant, brings a focus on civil rights to the mission. He is author of the book Equitocracy and active with The Soul Maker Ministry, which emphasizes diversity in a multifaceted universe. He dedicates his flight to victims of discrimination.
Completing the lineup is Jim Sitkin, a retired California attorney known for his work on behalf of employees in class action cases. Jim volunteers globally and has spent his life exploring every continent. A childhood fan of Star Trek, he now fulfills a lifelong dream of venturing into space.
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