Blue Origin is an aerospace company founded by Jeff Bezos. It aims to make space travel more efficient by using reusable rockets and engines. The company's vision is to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space. 

Currently, the company has created numerous rockets and engines that can be reused. One such rocket is called New Shepard, which can take people into space and bring them back. It has been through various tests and has completed 22 missions in total.

Blue Origin has recently announced its new mission with New Shepard and the six people who will be part of the crew to explore the space. The company posted the names on X (formerly Twitter), and wrote, "#NewShepard #NS25 crew will include Mason Angel, Sylvain Chiron, Ed Dwight, Ken Hess, Carol Schaller, and Gopi Thotakura." 

 

 

The crew includes Gopi Thotakura, a pilot and businessman who is set to be part of the mission and become the first Indian tourist to visit the space. 

"Gopi is a pilot and aviator who learned how to fly before he could drive. He’s co-founder of Preserve Life Corp, a global center for holistic wellness and applied health located near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport." stated the Blue Origin website. 

Gopi and all the other members of the crew will also receive a postcard from Blue Origin's foundation, which works to provide students with access to learn more about space and Blue Origin's rockets. 

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