The launch window opens at 8:00 AM CDT / 1300 UTC on August 29th, with the webcast starting 40 minutes prior and the flight available for live streaming on BlueOrigin.com. Ephraim will be part of a crew that includes Nicolina Elrick, Rob Ferl, Eugene Grin, Dr. Eiman Jahangir, and Karsen Kitchen. This mission will also feature NASA-funded research focused on plant genetics, furthering scientific knowledge in space.
For Ephraim, this mission is more than just an adventure; it’s the fulfillment of a personal dream to explore new horizons and challenge the boundaries of human experience. As the founder and CEO of Parchem Fine & Specialty Chemicals, Ephraim has consistently driven innovation and excellence within the company. His leadership has transformed Parchem into a global leader in the supply chain for specialized raw materials, serving diverse industries, including pharmaceuticals, personal care, nutrition, and specialty chemicals.
Headquartered in New Rochelle, New York, Parchem is committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions to our clients through proactive resourcing and exceptional customer service. Our role as a reliable partner in the global supply chain is a testament to Ephraim’s visionary approach to business.
This space expedition reflects Parchem’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology and discovery. Just as Ephraim ventures into new territories beyond Earth, Parchem continues to lead and innovate within our industry, ensuring we meet the evolving needs of our customers.
As we expand our reach and capabilities, we recognize that this journey symbolizes more than just a personal achievement; it represents Parchem’s dedication to excellence and our pursuit of new frontiers in business.
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We are ready, as the countdown begins! It’s an awesome moment in Parchem's history! The launch window starts at 8:00 AM CDT / 1300 UTC. The flight, New Shepard NS-26 will be on BlueOrigin.com. The webcast will open at T-40 minutes. On August 29th, Ephraim Rabin, the dynamic American Israeli businessman, philanthropist, and entrepreneur joins the eighth human flight, New Shepard 26.
For Ephraim, this mission is more than just an adventure. Ephraim will fulfill a personal dream to explore new horizons and conquer the unknown. Ephraim is known worldwide as the founder and CEO of Parchem Fine & Specialty Chemicals, a technology company revolutionizing supply chains for specialized raw materials and ingredients. This is a significant moment, for him and the industries he's involved in. Ephraim’s career in the supply chain is represented on the NS-26 batch by the continuous loop on the capsule. The New Shepard NS-26 mission is an epic moment for Parchem. CEO, Ephraim Rabin continues to take Parchem Fine & Specialty Chemicals to new heights. Under Ephraim’s visionary leadership, Parchem has transformed into a global powerhouse. Parchem is a dynamic and growing specialty chemicals distributor and importer. Their approach is simple, to be the most ProActive Resourcing specialists available by providing the most thorough customer service, and high-quality and cost-effective products when customers need them most. Parchem Fine & Specialty Chemicals headquarters is in New Rochelle, New York. They serve a diverse customer base with thousands of chemical products and hard-to-find materials for the industrial, pharmaceutical, nutrition, personal care, and specialty chemical markets. They supply specialized raw materials to industries from pharmaceuticals to specialty chemicals. New Shepard, Blue Origin’s spacecraft, is named after Alan Shepard, the first American astronaut. This spacecraft is designed to take passengers into space on a suborbital flight, before safely returning to Earth. This mission is a huge step forward in commercial space travel. It offers a look into the future where space is a frontier accessible to all. Update from Blue Origin: The NS-26 crew includes the following six people: Nicolina Elrick, Rob Ferl, Eugene Grin, Dr. Eiman Jahangir, Karsen Kitchen, and Ephraim Rabin. Karsen will become the youngest woman ever to cross the Kármán line. Ferl, will be the first NASA-funded researcher to perform experiments aboard a commercial space crew. Ferl’s experiment will help scientists “understand how plant genes react to the transition to and from microgravity.” He will “activate a Kennedy Space Center Fixation Tube, or KFT, to “fix” or take a snapshot of the gene activity of an Arabidopsis thaliana plant inside the tube so researchers can later study it in the lab. On the ground, co-investigator Anna-Lisa Paul will track Ferl’s actions and activate identical control KFTs at the same four times during the flight. This mission will be the eighth human flight for the New Shepard program and the 26th in its history. To date, the program has flown 37 humans above the Kármán line, the internationally recognized boundary of space.“ While Ephraim prepares for this adventure, Parchem supplies essential raw materials to industries from pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to specialty chemicals and cosmetics worldwide. This space expedition highlights Parchem's unwavering commitment to exploring frontiers in technology and discovery. Ephraim’s upcoming journey into space is part of this innovative spirit. Parchem is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible, not just on Earth. This week is historic for Ephraim and Parchem Fine & Specialty Chemicals. It’s a commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology and exploration. The sky is no longer the limit, we are just the beginning!
New Shepard crew member, Ephraim Rabin is a highly sought-after leader within countless industries. He has launched three other successful businesses that are thriving in their own right. His insights and highly valued contributions to help shape the many facets of the chemical and supply chain management industry continue to be unparalleled.
Beyond business, Ephraim has achieved many milestone accomplishments
Ephraim is a trustee, moderator, speaker, and mentor at several organizations and think tanks. He is a race car driver, a passionate chef, an avid skier, and a true outdoor adventurer. Ephraim and his family divide their time between New York, Israel, and the Caribbean.