First Kiwi in space
Mark Rocket was one of six passengers on Blue Origin's 12th human spaceflight early yesterday (NZT). Video / Blue Origin
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First Kiwi in space
Mark Rocket was one of six passengers on Blue Origin's 12th human spaceflight early yesterday (NZT). Video / Blue Origin
