Space · Full booster and capsule · 2021 research reference
How tall is New Shepard?
Erika B. Wagner’s 2021 research account describes the stacked New Shepard booster and capsule as approximately 18 meters tall, also rounded to 60 feet.
≈ 18 m
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- Approximate full stacked vehicle height · 2021 reference · landing legs stowed
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- Full booster and capsule · 2021 research reference
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A little more perspective
The paper separates the booster from the crew capsule but gives the height for the assembled system. Its approximate 18-meter metric reference controls this scene. Sixty feet converts exactly to 18.288 meters; that difference reflects the source’s rounded displays rather than a more precise second measurement.
The capsule stays on top and the legs remain folded for this launch view. After separation the booster and capsule are different objects with different dimensions. The stated vehicle height also has no connection to its flight altitude.
Quick facts
New Shepard uses an approximately 18-meter full-stack reference from a 2021 research paper. The crew capsule remains attached to the booster and the landing legs are stowed.
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Compare the approximately 18-meter assembled vehicle, not its flight altitude or separated capsule.
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