Blue Origin

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Type: Brand

Description: Blue Origin is a private American space technology company founded by Jeff Bezos in 2000. Its primary focus is on developing reusable launch vehicles and in-space systems for both human and commercial spaceflight. The company aims to make space travel more accessible and affordable. Key aspects of Blue Origin's work include: Rocket Development and Production: They design, manufacture, and operate both suborbital (New Shepard) and orbital (New Glenn) rockets. They also produce rocket engines, some of which are supplied to other companies like United Launch Alliance. Human Spaceflight: Blue Origin has conducted crewed suborbital flights with New Shepard, taking passengers past the Kármán line (the internationally recognized boundary of space). Lunar Exploration: The company is developing the Blue Moon lunar lander for NASA's Artemis program, aiming to return humans to the Moon. Space Infrastructure: Blue Origin is involved in creating space habitats and space stations, such as the Orbital Reef project, in collaboration with other organizations. Satellite Launch: While not a current primary focus, the company has the capability to launch satellites and may expand into this area in the future.

Website: https://blueorigin.com