Blue Origin has sent its second reusable capsule into space. The first has made 26 flights since 2015, bringing 43 people to the border with space. The launch of the second capsule will increase the number of launches and the flow of tourists visiting the border of space.

The NS-27 mission was unmanned. The new capsule, called the RSS Kármán Line, delivered 12 payloads (7 inside, 5 on the rocket) to the Kármán Line, beyond which space begins.

The first-stage New Shepard rocket (it is single-use) received a number of improvements, including improved compartments to accommodate payloads. In addition to providing tourists with thrills, these flights provide an opportunity to test the equipment of the aerospace industry.

The capsule was launched on October 23 after two delays. The rocket lifted off from Blue Origin's launch pad in West Texas at 8:27 a.m. local time. The first stage rocket separated from the capsule about four minutes after takeoff, and the self-propelled capsule parachuted back to Earth about six minutes later. The company does not disclose the cost of a 10-minute flight up to an altitude of about 100 km. Competitor Virgin Galactic set the price of one ticket at $600,000.

Cargo delivered to the Karman line includes new navigation systems for the New Shepard and New Glenn rockets, two different lidar sensors for the Lunar Permanence program, ultra-wideband approach sensors developed for NASA's TechFlights program, and commercial payloads.