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Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin has announced ambitious plans for a new commercial space station called Orbital Reef.

Blue Origin Unveils Plans for Commercial Space Station Called “Orbital Reef”

By Victor Tangermann

Famed theoretical physicist Michio Kaku argued that it's not even close. "SpaceX has a tremendous lead over Blue Origin," he told Fox Business.

Michio Kaku: SpaceX Is Absolutely Destroying Blue Origin

By Victor Tangermann

Blue Origin has launched William Shatner, best known as the actor who played Captain Kirk in the "Stark Trek" franchise, to an altitude of 66.5 miles.

William Shatner Takes Blue Origin Joyride, as Scandals Plague Company

By Victor Tangermann

A new Washington Post report paints an extremely troubling picture of Blue Origin's work culture, from rampant sexism to condescending micromanaging styles.

A Guy Quit Blue Origin and Sent Jeff Bezos a Memo That Tore the Company to Shreds

By Victor Tangermann

In 2018, Blue Origin hired consultants in an attemtp to imitate and then ultimately catch up to SpaceX, according to leaked notes.

Leaked Documents Show That Blue Origin Was Obsessed With SpaceX

By Dan Robitzski

Current and former Blue Origin employees wrote an op-ed in which they say they don't trust that the company's New Shepard rocket is safe.

Blue Origin Employees Say They Don’t Think Its Rocket Is Safe, Wouldn’t Ride In It

By Dan Robitzski

An essay signed by 21 current and former employees paints a bleak picture of what it is like to work at Blue Origin, a company that is "rife with sexism."

More Than 20 Blue Origin Employees Say It’s a Horrible Place to Work

By Victor Tangermann

Model rocket maker Estes has released a 1/66 scale model of Blue Origin's dick-shaped New Shepard rocket — and it is not in fact an operable sex toy.

No, the Scale Model of Blue Origin’s Rocket Is Not an Operable Dildo

By Victor Tangermann

Blue Origin is working on a fully reusable rocket stage to launch its New Glenn rocket, according to images taken near the test site.

Blue Origin Is Working on a SpaceX Super Heavy Clone

By Victor Tangermann

NASA administrator Bill Nelson has confirmed that Blue Origin's lawsuit against the agency will result in "further delay" for NASA's return to the Moon.

NASA Head Confirms Blue Origin Lawsuit Will Delay Moon Program

By Victor Tangermann

Blue Origin has lost roughly 17 top employees this summer alone with many seemingly exasperated by the company's work culture and public feuds.

Blue Origin Is Bleeding More of Its Top Workers to Its Rivals

By Tony Ho Tran

A judge has awarded Blue Origin a "stay" after the Jeff Bezos-led space company sued NASA over losing the HLS contract to SpaceX.

Blue Origin Lawsuit Could Be Massive Setback to Starship Development

By Victor Tangermann

The lead engineer of the team behind Blue Origin's lunar lander is leaving the company to join SpaceX, according to an update on LinkedIn.

Blue Origin Lead Lunar Lander Engineer Jumps Ship, Joins SpaceX

By Victor Tangermann

Jeff Bezos Couldn’t Qualify for Normal Astronaut Wings, So Blue Origin Invented Its Own

Jeff Bezos Couldn’t Qualify for Normal Astronaut Wings, So Blue Origin Invented Its Own

By Victor Tangermann

Richard Branson recently announced he would be traveling to space over a week before Jeff Bezos's own journey. Bezos is "seriously pissed off."

Blue Origin Is Officially Feuding With Virgin Galactic

By Victor Tangermann

Jeff Bezos-led space company Blue Origin is opening up a seat on its first crewed flight to space — and it's putting the ticket up for auction.

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Puts First Seat to Space Up for Auction

By Victor Tangermann

Blue Origin and NASA are developing artificial gravity by rotating the entire rocket and using centrifugal force, kind of like a carnival ride.

NASA and Blue Origin Developing Artificial Gravity Trick

By Dan Robitzski

Blue Origin successfully launched its New Shepard rocket at its testing site in Texas today, including an autonomous booster landing.

Blue Origin’s New Shepard Pulls Off Spectacular Test Launch

By Victor Tangermann

Blue Origin just delivered an engineering mockup of a lander that could one day carry American astronauts down to the surface of the Moon to NASA.

Blue Origin Engineers Deliver Full-Scale Prototype Moon Lander to NASA

By Victor Tangermann

Jeff Bezos-led Blue Origin just fired up its gigantic Moon lander engine for the first time at NSA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Blue Origin Test Fires Moon Lander Engine For the First Time

By Victor Tangermann

Jeff Bezos' private space company Blue Origin revealed its plans to go to the Moon at a mysterious press event today, including a lunar lander design.

Jeff Bezos Just Unveiled Blue Origin’s Moon Lander

By Victor Tangermann

Blue Origin showed off a new animation of its New Gleen orbital rocket system, including a booster landing that's reminiscent of SpaceX's Falcon 9.

New Animation Shows Off Blue Origin’s Redesigned Heavy Load Rocket

By Victor Tangermann

Blue Origin launched another New Shepard rocket, successfully engaging its capsule's emergency motor after separation.

Blue Origin’s New Shepard Rocket Aces Important Test

By Kristin Houser

The Digest: Blue Origin Plans to Begin Colonizing the Moon No Later Than 2023

The Digest: Blue Origin Plans to Begin Colonizing the Moon No Later Than 2023

By Kristin Houser

The Digest: Blue Origin’s Spaceflight Tickets Will Go on Sale in 2019

By Kristin Houser

Blue Origin Is Testing Reusable Rockets. Here’s Why You Rarely See Them.

Blue Origin Is Testing Reusable Rockets. Here’s Why You Rarely See Them.

By Claudia Geib

Blue Origin Returns to Launch the New Shepard for the First Time This Year

Blue Origin Returns to Launch the New Shepard for the First Time This Year

By Patrick Caughill

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Blue Origin is on Track to Launch Their New Glenn Rocket in 2020

Blue Origin’s Breakthrough Means SpaceX Finally Has a Competitor

Blue Origin’s Breakthrough Means SpaceX Finally Has a Competitor

Blue Origin Announces They’ll Take Tourists to Space by April 2019

Blue Origin Announces They’ll Take Tourists to Space by April 2019

Blue Origin Just Released Images of Its Sleek Space Tourism Capsule

Blue Origin Just Released Images of Its Sleek Space Tourism Capsule

SpaceX Competitor Blue Origin Reveals Its Massive New Rocket Engine

SpaceX Competitor Blue Origin Reveals Its Massive New Rocket Engine

By Neil C. Bhavsar

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Blue Origin Just Unveiled an Enormous Engine for Manned Missions

By Neil C. Bhavsar

The Age of Space Tourism: Blue Origin Successfully Lands Reusable Rocket

The Age of Space Tourism: Blue Origin Successfully Lands Reusable Rocket

By Cecille De Jesus

Blue Origin Will Take Humans to the Edge of Space in 2017

Blue Origin Will Take Humans to the Edge of Space in 2017

By Jelor Gallego

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Unexpected Result: Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Dramatically Lands New Shepard Rocket

By June Javelosa

Watch: Blue Origin Lands Its Rocket For The Third Time

Watch: Blue Origin Lands Its Rocket For The Third Time

By Kathleen Riley

Blue Origin is Making Space Tourism a Reality. Here’s How

Blue Origin is Making Space Tourism a Reality. Here’s How

By Jelor Gallego

SpaceX or Blue Origin? Who’s Winning Space Race 2.0?

SpaceX or Blue Origin? Who’s Winning Space Race 2.0?

By Todd Jaquith

Blue Origin Re-Flies and Lands Same Rocket Again Two Months Later

Blue Origin Re-Flies and Lands Same Rocket Again Two Months Later

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Blue Origin To Begin Test Flights Within Weeks