SpaceX dominated private spaceflight in 2023, but its competitors (mostly) aren't quittingThere were 200 successful orbital launches before the end of the year, and SpaceX alone was responsible for 92. By C. MacDonald, 12.21.2023
Blue Origin successfully launches New Shepard rocket after failed 2022 attemptThe Jeff Bezos-backed agency recovered its New Shepard booster and unmanned crew capsule. By L. Bonk, 12.19.2023
Watch Blue Origin's first launch in 15 months here at 11:37AM ETThe uncrewed mission has 33 science payloads. By K. Holt, 12.19.2023
Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket will return to flight tomorrow after over a year grounded The rocket built by Jeff Bezos’ space company experienced a failure in September 2022 and hasn’t flown since. By C. MacDonald, 12.17.2023
Dave Limp will lead Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin after 'retiring' from AmazonCurrent spacelift CEO Bob Smith plans to leave his role at the end of the year.By A. Tarantola, 09.25.2023
Blue Origin is investigating why a rocket engine exploded during testingThe engine was destined for a ULA rocket.By J. Fingas, 07.11.2023
Blue Origin is planning to open new launch sites outside the USIt's also seeking more partnerships and acquisitions. By S. Fielding, 07.03.2023
NASA picks Blue Origin to build the Artemis V Moon landing systemSpaceX won't be alone in ferrying astronauts to the lunar surface.By J. Fingas, 05.19.2023
Blue Origin pins last summer's NS-23 rocket failure on a faulty engine nozzleThe uncrewed capsule will fly again.By J. Fingas, 03.24.2023
Blue Origin made solar cells by smelting simulated Moon dustLunar bases might not need resources from Earth.By J. Fingas, 02.13.2023
NASA picks Blue Origin's New Glenn to fly a science mission to MarsNew Glenn's first launch has been delayed several times over the years.By M. Moon, 02.10.2023
The Biden administration is reportedly drafting an executive order to streamline space rulesThe president could sign the order by early next year.By I. Bonifacic, 12.10.2022
Blue Origin makes another bid for a NASA lunar lander contractNASA said it would accept more proposals after only awarding one contract to SpaceX.By K. Holt, 12.07.2022
Uncrewed Blue Origin capsule lands safely after New Shepard rocket failureNS-23 was carrying research equipment. By I. Bonifacic, 09.12.2022
Blue Origin's next crewed spaceflight is scheduled for August 4thNew Shepard's upcoming launch includes the first Egyptian and Portuguese space travelers.By K. Holt, 07.29.2022
Watch Blue Origin's fifth crewed New Shepard launch at 9AM ETAmong the NS-21 passengers is the first Mexican-born woman to fly to space.By K. Holt, 06.04.2022
Amazon orders up to 83 launches for its Project Kuiper internet satellitesBlue Origin is unsurprisingly one of Amazon's rocket partners.By J. Fingas, 04.05.2022
Watch Blue Origin's New Shepard space tourist launch at 9:30 am ETPete Davidson's seat was taken by New Shepard architect Gary Lai. By S. Dent, 03.31.2022
'SNL' star Pete Davidson won't be joining Blue Origin's next spaceflight after allThe mission launch was moved from March 23rd to the 29th.By M. Moon, 03.18.2022
'SNL' star Pete Davidson will be on Blue Origin's next spaceflightNew Shepard's fourth crewed launch is set for March 23rd.By K. Holt, 03.14.2022