Blue Origin just announced New Shepard’s crew members flying to space at the start of the next month, and Evan Dick is one of them. Who is he?
Blue Origin is soon going to launch its 19th space mission at the start of the next month. The ‘New Shepard’ spacecraft, named after the renowned astronaut Alan Shepard, is scheduled to take off on December 9.
A total of six members are going on this mission. This is the first time New Shepard will carry a full manifest of six astronauts to space.
The six crew members include two honorary guests and four paying members. Good Morning America co-host Michael Stratan and Alan Shepard’s eldest daughter Laura Shepard Churchley are the guest members.
Likewise, the paying customers include Dylan Taylor, the first father-son duo to ever go on space Lane Bess and Cameron Bess, and Evan Dick.
Following the news, some are getting curious to know more about passenger Evan Dick. So, let’s see who he is.
We’re thrilled to welcome Laura Shepard Churchley, @MichaelStrahan, @Dylan, Evan Dick, Lane Bess and Cameron Bess on #NewShepard’s 19th mission to space on December 9. ✨? https://t.co/LyNwd0nYva pic.twitter.com/mjt58oEZBx
— Blue Origin (@blueorigin) November 23, 2021
What Is Blue Origin Evan Dick Net Worth?
Blue Origins’ paying customer Evan Dick has not disclosed his verified net worth but it is certainly estimated in millions.
A Blue Origins ticket to space is worth several million dollars. According to Inverse, the firm sold its first seat on their first crewed flight for a whopping $28 million.
If the news is true, then Mr. Dick has paid a similar amount for his trip to space on New Shepard, meaning he has a net worth of at least $28 million.
Blue Origin’s third crewed New Shepard launch will carry 6 people for the first time, planned for Dec. 9:
Guests:
– Michael Strahan
– Laura Shepard ChurchleyCustomers:
– Dylan Taylor
– Evan Dick
– Lane Bess
– Cameron Besshttps://t.co/5jtZ4xTj16 pic.twitter.com/VxrFalwyOK— Michael Sheetz (@thesheetztweetz) November 23, 2021
Evan Dick Wikipedia -Who Is The Passenger?
Aside from the fact, Evan Dick is one of the six crew members flying out to space, he is an investor and engineer in his personal life.
As per The Focus News, he was a part of investment firms like D.E. Shaw and Highbridge Capital Management in the past.
His bio on the Blue Origin website also named him as an investor and managing member of Dick Holdings, LLC.
In addition, Mr. Dick is a supporter of the Darwin Foundation and Population Relief International Corp. He is an ATP-rated pilot and is quite fond of sailing and motorcycling.