Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, 57, fulfilled his childhood dream of travelling to space as the Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket zoomed to outer space and was back home with a bang.

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The successful flight carried the Amazon founder, his brother Mark, Wally Funk, 82, who became the oldest woman to enter space, and 18-year-old Dutchman Oliver Daemen who became the youngest man to enter outer space.

The recovery team rushed to meet Bezos, Mark, Wally&nbsp;and Oliver for a celebration marking their return from space as the mission was declared a success.

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The lift-off was delayed slightly but it went off smoothly as the rocket took off from a Texas desert at speeds exceeding 3700 kph using a liquid hydrogen-liquid oxygen engine.

The astronauts experienced weightlessness for three to four minutes as they unbuckled and the capsule separated from its booster. The capsule fell back to Earth with three parachutes.

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"A truly historic day,"&nbsp;Blue Origin said on Twitter as millions followed the event live. The eleven-minute mission coincided with the 52nd anniversary of the first Moon landing.

"It's dark up here," female aviator Wally Funk was heard saying.

New Shepard had undertaken 15 uncrewed flights as part of its test runs earlier but on D-Day, it delivered as it brought the four crew members back home safely.

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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, 57, fulfilled his childhood dream of travelling to space as the Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket zoomed to outer space and was back home with a bang.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, 57, fulfilled his childhood dream of travelling to space as the Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket zoomed to outer space and was back home with a bang. Read & Watch: Blue Origin touchdown complete, Bezos & three others back home The successful flight carried the Amazon founder, his brother Mark, Wally Funk, 82, who became the oldest woman to enter space, and 18-year-old Dutchman Oliver Daemen who became the youngest man to enter outer space. The recovery team rushed to meet Bezos, Mark, Wally and Oliver for a celebration marking their return from space as the mission was declared a success. The lift-off was delayed slightly but it went off smoothly as the rocket took off from a Texas desert at speeds exceeding 3700 kph using a liquid hydrogen-liquid oxygen engine. The astronauts experienced weightlessness for three to four minutes as they unbuckled and the capsule separated from its booster. The capsule fell back to Earth with three parachutes. "A truly historic day," Blue Origin said on Twitter as millions followed the event live. The eleven-minute mission coincided with the 52nd anniversary of the first Moon landing. "It's dark up here," female aviator Wally Funk was heard saying. New Shepard had undertaken 15 uncrewed flights as part of its test runs earlier but on D-Day, it delivered as it brought the four crew members back home safely. (With inputs from Agencies)

'It's dark up here': Amazon founder Jeff Bezos fulfills childhood dream in Blue Origin space flight

Amazon founder <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/jeff-bezos-completes-pilot-space-flight-aboard-blue-origins-new-shepard-399280">Jeff Bezos </a>who landed on Earth after a historic space flight aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket said the Earth is a "tiny little fragile thing, and as we move about the planet we're damaging it."

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"Every astronaut who's been up into space, they say that it changes them ... they look at it and they're kind of amazed and awestruck by the Earth and its beauty, but also by its fragility, and I can vouch for that," Bezos said after his capsule landed safely completing a 10 miniute and 20 second stay in space.

Wally Funk, 82, who became the oldest woman to enter space, said: "We had a great time, it was wonderful."

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"I want to go again -- fast!" she added.&nbsp;

The crew comprising of Bezos and his brother Mark including Dutch teen Oliver Daemen and Wally Funk enjoyed the zero-gravity experience.&nbsp;

"Best day ever," Bezos said as the capsule touched down on Earth. When asked if he was ready for another round, Bezos replied excitedly, saying:&nbsp;"Hell yes, how fast can we refuel that thing? Let's go."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/meet-18-year-old-oliver-daemen-who-went-to-space-with-bezos-399307">Meet 18-year-old Oliver Daemen who went to space with Bezos</a>

Meanwhile,&nbsp;Virgin Galactic founder&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/richard-branson-congratulates-jeff-bezos-for-successful-space-flight-399309">Richard Branson</a> congratulated Bezos as the Amazon founder gave a thumbs-up sign inside the capsule after landing.

The crew carried with them pieces of history comprising of fabric from the Wright brothers' first plane. a bronze medallion made from the first hot air balloon flight in 1783, and goggles belonging Amelia Earhart.

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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos who landed on Earth after a historic space flight aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket said the Earth is a "tiny little fragile thing, and as we move about the planet we're damaging it.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos who landed on Earth after a historic space flight aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket said the Earth is a "tiny little fragile thing, and as we move about the planet we're damaging it." Watch & Read: Blue Origin capsule touches down, Bezos & three others back home "Every astronaut who's been up into space, they say that it changes them ... they look at it and they're kind of amazed and awestruck by the Earth and its beauty, but also by its fragility, and I can vouch for that," Bezos said after his capsule landed safely completing a 10 miniute and 20 second stay in space. Wally Funk, 82, who became the oldest woman to enter space, said: "We had a great time, it was wonderful." 'It's dark up here': Amazon founder Jeff Bezos fulfills childhood dream in Blue Origin space flight "I want to go again -- fast!" she added. The crew comprising of Bezos and his brother Mark including Dutch teen Oliver Daemen and Wally Funk enjoyed the zero-gravity experience. "Best day ever," Bezos said as the capsule touched down on Earth. When asked if he was ready for another round, Bezos replied excitedly, saying: "Hell yes, how fast can we refuel that thing? Let's go." Meet 18-year-old Oliver Daemen who went to space with Bezos Meanwhile, Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson congratulated Bezos as the Amazon founder gave a thumbs-up sign inside the capsule after landing. The crew carried with them pieces of history comprising of fabric from the Wright brothers' first plane. a bronze medallion made from the first hot air balloon flight in 1783, and goggles belonging Amelia Earhart. (With inputs from Agencies)

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