Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos with the vision of enabling a future where millions of people are living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.

Founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin initially operated with a very low profile, funded by Bezos's private investments. In 2015, the company achieved a significant milestone with the first uncrewed launch and landing of the New Shepard and announced plans for New Glenn.

Jan 16, 2025 · Blue Origin’s New Glenn reusable rocket reaching orbit on its maiden flight is a significant achievement that will allow Jeff Bezos ’ company to rival Elon Musk ’s SpaceX in …

Jan 16, 2025 · CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Blue Origin launched its massive new rocket on its first test flight Thursday, sending up a prototype satellite to orbit thousands of miles above Earth.

Jan 16, 2025 · Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin company has now successfully launched a rocket into orbit for the first time. "We lost the booster," says the Blue Origin spokesperson on its live feed.

Jan 16, 2025 · Named after the first American to orbit Earth, the New Glenn rocket blasted off from Florida, soaring from the same pad used to launch NASA’s Mariner and Pioneer spacecraft a half-century ago.

Jan 16, 2025 · Blue Origin also tried to land New Glenn's reusable first stage on a ship in the Atlantic Ocean, which is nicknamed Jacklyn, after company founder Jeff Bezos ' mother.

Jan 16, 2025 · Jeff Bezos’ New Glenn Rocket Lifts Off on First Flight Blue Origin successfully launched the rocket after an attempt earlier in the week was scrubbed. The flight is a crucial test of the company ...

New Glenn safely reached its intended orbit during the NG-1 mission, accomplishing our primary objective.

Jan 11, 2025 · A New Glenn rocket — built by Blue Origin, the rocket company that Mr. Bezos started nearly a quarter century ago — is sitting on a launchpad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.