If Jeff Bezos' rocket fails during launch, an emergency system should jettison him to safety

Jeff Bezos (left) is launching aboard a rocket with an emergency escape system (right).
Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters; Blue Origin
Jeff Bezos, his brother, an 82-year-old aviator, and a Dutch teen are launching to space on Tuesday.
They'll fly on Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket, which is well tested, but spaceflight is always risky.
If the rocket fails, an emergency escape system should jettison the passengers to safety.
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