Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an American aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos. The company is headquartered in Kent, Washington, and operates launch facilities in West Texas and Florida. Blue Origin's mission is to enable millions of people to live and work in space while preserving Earth by utilizing solar system resources. The company develops reusable rockets, engines, and landers for various missions. Its notable products include the New Shepard, a suborbital rocket designed for space tourism and scientific payloads; the New Glenn, a heavy-lift orbital rocket for satellite deployment and lunar missions; and the Blue Moon lunar lander, part of NASA's Artemis program. Blue Origin also provides services such as suborbital space tourism, payload delivery, and engine sales. The company has secured significant contracts with NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense, highlighting its role in advancing space exploration and technology.