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Blue Origin successfully launches New Shepard rocket after failed 2022 attempt
Blue Origin’s 24th mission is officially a success. The New Shepard rocket took off as planned this morning and the booster and crew capsule safely separated mid-flight and landed back on this great blue marble we call Earth.
Lawrence Bonk12.19.2023
Dave Limp will lead Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin after 'retiring' from Amazon
David Limp's retirement didn't take. Just days after stepping down from Amazon, he's been tapped by Jeff Bezos to lead Blue Origin.
Andrew Tarantola09.25.2023
Blue Origin is investigating why a rocket engine exploded during testing
Blue Origin says a rocket engine exploded during testing last month.
Jon Fingas07.11.2023
Blue Origin is planning to open new launch sites outside the US
It's also seeking more partnerships and acquisitions.
Sarah Fielding07.03.2023
Jeff Bezos plans to give most of his money to charity
Jeff Bezos says he'll give most of his money to charity, but will that do much to appease critics of his legacy?
Jon Fingas11.14.2022
Watch Blue Origin's New Shepard space tourist launch at 9:30 am ET
Blue Origin's first crewed space tourism mission of 2022 is go for launch today with a crew of six.
Steve Dent03.31.2022
'SNL' star Pete Davidson won't be joining Blue Origin's next spaceflight after all
The mission launch was moved from March 23rd to the 29th.
Mariella Moon03.18.2022
Pete Davidson reportedly finalizing a deal to join an upcoming Blue Origin flight
The 28-year old SNL comic is reaching for the stars.
Amrita Khalid03.03.2022
Jeff Bezos will have Rotterdam dismantle a bridge so his superyacht can pass through
Jeff Bezos' upcoming superyacht is so big the city of Rotterdam has agreed to temporarily dismantle part of a historic bridge to let it through.
Jon Fingas02.03.2022
Amazon warned workers that its busy season could make them feel suicidal
Peak season is hectic during the best of times. It's also when Amazon expects some number of its workforce to take out their stress on their colleagues, or on themselves.
Avery Ellis12.23.2021
Democrats press Amazon for details on tornado warehouse deaths
A group of 20 senators and House representatives are seeking answers from the company.
Kris Holt12.20.2021
In 2021, billionaires headed to the stars
In 2021, Musk, Bezos and Branson finally made good on their myriad space travel promises by launching civilians, astronauts and even themselves into the upper reaches of Earth’s atmosphere.
Andrew Tarantola12.20.2021
The FAA will give Bezos and Branson its last astronaut wings
The Federal Aviation Administration is abruptly ending its award for commercial spaceflight, and its final recipients are exactly the people who can afford to go to space for fun.
Avery Ellis12.10.2021
William Shatner's space voyage is becoming an Amazon documentary
William Shatner became the oldest person to ever fly to space, and his trip is now set to become an Amazon Prime documentary called 'Shatner in Space.'
Steve Dent12.06.2021
Blue Origin's next flight will carry Alan Shepard's daughter to space
Blue Origin's first spaceflight with a full six passengers will include Alan Shepard's daughter and a 'Good Morning America' co-anchor.
Jon Fingas11.23.2021
Blue Origin loses lawsuit over NASA's SpaceX lunar lander contract (updated)
Blue Origin has lost a lawsuit against NASA that accused the agency of unfairly awarding a Moon lander contract to SpaceX.
Jon Fingas11.04.2021
Blue Origin announces plans for a commercial space station
Blue Origin is planning on a commercial space station called Orbital Reef. It's meant to be a "mixed business park" designed to be an industrial, research and commercial hub.
Nicole Lee10.25.2021
William Shatner becomes the oldest person to reach space
'Star Trek' legend William Shatner has become the oldest person to visit space after flying aboard a Blue Origin mission.
Jon Fingas10.13.2021
Blue Origin delays William Shatner's spaceflight to October 13th
Blue Origin has delayed William Shatner's spaceflight to October 13th.
Jon Fingas10.10.2021
Elon Musk tells Jeff Bezos you can't 'sue your way to the Moon' (updated)
Elon Musk claims Blue Origin is trying to sue its way to the Moon — and NASA might not be fond of Jeff Bezos' company, either.
Jon Fingas09.29.2021