Space.com #Blue Origin’s Crucial ‘In-Flight Escape Test’ Today: What to Expect 5 October 2016 fborgosano Leave a comment Share: If all goes according to plan, New Shepard will zoom away from its rocket shortly after liftoff today (Oct. 5), showing how the capsule would get its passengers to safety in the event of a real-life launch emergency. from Space.com ift.tt/2du6Mvg Share: