The Latest Breaking News from Blue Origin

Jeff Bezos Says He And Elon Musk Are 'Like-Minded' In Their Endeavors

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos have feuded over the years, with Musk previously accusing Bezos of taking himself "a bit too seriously".

International Business Times UK · Dec 18, 2023

Blue Origin launches New Shepard rocket, aces landing in 1st return to flight since 2022 failure (video)

Blue Origin launched its first mission since September 2022 on Dec. 19, safely bringing the payloads back to Earth. The next space tourism crew has not yet been announced.

Space · Dec 18, 2023

Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin Headed Back Into Space After Accident

The American company Blue Origin plans to launch its rocket Big Shepard Monday for the first time since an accident more than a year ago, as the firm founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos heads back into space.

International Business Times · Dec 18, 2023

FAA's launch mishap investigations need a rethink, government report finds

The Federal Aviation Administration should evaluate and improve the way it investigates space launch mishaps, according to a new report.

Space · Dec 14, 2023

Blue Origin Announces Space Launch Next Week, First Since 2022 Crash

Blue Origin said on Tuesday it was aiming to launch its New Shepard suborbital rocket next week, the first mission since an uncrewed crash in September 2022 set back the space company owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos.

International Business Times · Dec 12, 2023

AP PHOTOS: Moon, asteroids and new rockets topped the world's space news in 2023

The moon, asteroids and brand new rockets topped the world’s space news in 2023.

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023

Blue Origin will return to flight with uncrewed mission on Dec. 18

Blue Origin plans to end its 15-month spaceflight hiatus with an uncrewed mission of its New Shepard suborbital vehicle on Dec. 18.

Space · Dec 12, 2023

Amazon will now pay Elon Musk’s SpaceX to get its Project Kuiper satellites into space—and compete against his Starlink service

Amazon said Friday it's signed a contract with SpaceX for three launches of Project Kuiper satellites.

Fortune · Dec 2, 2023

Fisher Space Pens to fly with Blue Origin crews as 'official ballpoint'

Fisher Space Pen has new Blue ballpoints. The maker of the pressurized-ink writing instruments has partnered with Blue Origin to become the company's pen provider for all upcoming crewed launches.

Space · Nov 19, 2023

Safety, not speed, should be the priority in launch mishap probes, FAA advisory group says

With more space launches than ever, industry wants a way to speed up licensing after mishaps. But safety must come first, say members of a Federal Aviation Administration advisory committee say.

Space · Nov 10, 2023