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Washington Post • Kim Bellware

Blue Origin's First All-Female Crew Completes New Shepard Suborbital Flight

Blue Origin has successfully launched and safely returned the first all-female crew aboard the New Shepard rocket. The mission featured six women, including pop star Katy Perry, reaching the edge of space and marking a milestone in space tourism and gender representation.

2025-04-14T06:44:05.736896-07:00

Ars Technica

Blue Origin Cuts 10% Workforce Amid Cost Reduction and Launch Focus

2025-02-13T07:46:12.947942-08:00

Reuters

Amazon to Launch Initial Kuiper Satellites on April 9

2025-04-02T11:51:07.237734-07:00

Reuters

SpaceX and ULA Poised to Secure Multi-Billion Dollar U.S. Space Force Contracts

2025-04-04T13:59:08.539091-07:00

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1news.co.nz

Blue Origin Reveals Crew for 12th NS-32 Suborbital Flight, Including First New Zealander Blue Origin has named six passengers for its upcoming NS-32 New Shepard mission, among them Christchurch entrepreneur Mark Rocket, who will become the first Kiwi to cross the Kármán line. The launch date and flight window are yet to be announced.

2025-05-22T05:39:33.244104-07:00

Blue Origin Reveals Crew for 12th NS-32 Suborbital Flight, Including First New Zealander

Aviation Week

Blue Origin to Demo Uncrewed HLS Landing at Moon’s South Pole This Year Blue Origin will attempt to land an uncrewed prototype of its Human Landing System at the Moon’s south pole later this year, validating key technologies for NASA’s Artemis program. The demo marks a milestone in the race for commercial lunar transportation.

2025-05-20T15:26:52.046204-07:00

Blue Origin to Demo Uncrewed HLS Landing at Moon’s South Pole This Year

collectSPACE

Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum to open five renovated galleries featuring iconic capsules on July 28 On July 28, the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., will open five reimagined galleries showcasing iconic spacecraft, from John Glenn’s Friendship 7 capsule to Blue Origin’s New Shepard. The refreshed exhibits highlight decades of crewed and commercial spaceflight, blending historic artifacts with immersive displays.

2025-05-14T10:03:58.555264-07:00

Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum to open five renovated galleries featuring iconic capsules on July 28

NASA Spaceflight

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Blue Origin Advances New Glenn Preparations with Successful Second Stage Test Blue Origin has successfully test-fired the second stage of its New Glenn rocket in a critical step towards its second flight. The test marks continued progress in its efforts to compete with leading space launch providers and expand its capabilities in orbital missions.

2025-04-25T13:09:47.404970-07:00

Blue Origin Advances New Glenn Preparations with Successful Second Stage Test

verdict.co.uk

Rising Environmental Concerns as Space Tourism Grows As space tourism expands with companies like Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic spearheading commercial flights, concerns over its environmental impact intensify. The emissions from rocket launches pose potential challenges to sustainability, calling for industry stakeholders to address ecological consequences to ensure responsible growth.

2025-04-24T07:38:35.535397-07:00

Rising Environmental Concerns as Space Tourism Grows

thecut.com

Amanda Nguyen's Unexpected Opportunity with Blue Origin Amanda Nguyen, once unsure of her chances to reach space, has been given a lifeline by Blue Origin. Jeff Bezos's company reached out, reigniting her aspirations and placing her on the path to a potential journey beyond Earth's atmosphere.

2025-04-19T10:20:19.365880-07:00

Amanda Nguyen's Unexpected Opportunity with Blue Origin

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Cape Canaveral Sees Surge in Launch Preparations with New Glenn and Starship Developments Cape Canaveral's launch sites are witnessing heightened activity as SpaceX's Starship and Blue Origin's New Glenn prepare for significant launches. This bustling environment highlights the growing demand for advanced launch capabilities and the region's pivotal role in space exploration.

2025-04-17T13:57:13.098097-07:00

Cape Canaveral Sees Surge in Launch Preparations with New Glenn and Starship Developments

Florida Today

Blue Origin's New Shepard Set for 62-Mile Suborbital Flight Blue Origin's New Shepard vehicle is preparing for a suborbital flight reaching 62 miles above Earth. This mission underscores the company's advancements in space tourism and reinforces its position in the competitive commercial space sector.

2025-04-14T06:44:07.021553-07:00

Blue Origin's New Shepard Set for 62-Mile Suborbital Flight

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