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EventGlasgow Science Centre

Blue Origin New Shepard crew capsule replica (Glasgow Science Centre, until 31 December 2026)

Glasgow Science Centre is hosting a 1:1 replica of the New Shepard crew capsule, a fully reusable suborbital rocket system built for human flight. Visitors get a close-up look at its exterior and interior, though they cannot enter the capsule. It is on display in The Street and included with day entry.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Glasgow Science Centre[1]
Who it’s for
Visitors of all ages (the What's On listing gives Age: All Ages for family events; this exhibit lists no age limit)
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
A close-up look at the inside and outside of a replica human-rated suborbital rocket capsule.[2]
Cost
Included in day ticket (No additional ticket needed; included in your Science Centre entry ticket)[3]
Year groups
Year 9, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 13
Where
Scotland (Glasgow)
Format
In person
Dates
to

Sources

4 sources

  1. Glasgow Science Centre

    Blue Origin: New Shepard Crew Capsule

    Glasgow Science Centre are proud to host a 1:1 replica of the New Shepard crew capsule, giving visitors the chance to get a close-up look at both its exterior and interior.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. Glasgow Science Centre

    Blue Origin: New Shepard Crew Capsule

    Please note: Visitors are not permitted to enter the capsule.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. Glasgow Science Centre

    Blue Origin: New Shepard Crew Capsule

    This is included in your Science Centre entry ticket

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. Glasgow Science Centre

    What’s On

    Blue Origin: New Shepard Crew Capsule Included in day ticket Location: The Street Dates available: Until 31 December 2026

    Checked 24 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

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Until 31 December 2026[4]

Apply on glasgowsciencecentre.org (opens in a new tab)

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Entry
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