Blue Origin's New Shepherd rocket takes four on successful space journey

Emily Wind
Updated October 14 2021 - 7:05pm, first published 10:00am
Tumbarumba-raised Chris Boshuizen (left) was joined by Star Trek actor William Shatner, Audrey Powers and Glen de Vries. Picture: Blue Origin
Tumbarumba-raised Chris Boshuizen (left) was joined by Star Trek actor William Shatner, Audrey Powers and Glen de Vries. Picture: Blue Origin

Tumbarumba-raised Chris Boshuizen became the third Australian to travel to space early Thursday morning, with the successful launch and return of Blue Origin's New Shepherd rocket.

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Emily Wind

Emily Wind

Journalist

Originally from Lake Macquarie, Emily kickstarted her journalism career in Tumut before moving to the Daily Advertiser in Wagga where she covers Health and Features. Got a story tip? Email emily.wind@austcommunitymedia.com.au, or call 0457 459 095.

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