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Blue Origin
Jeff Bezos-founded launch and space systems company developing New Glenn, a heavy-lift reusable orbital rocket, and Blue Moon, a lunar lander selected for NASA's Artemis V mission. Blue Origin's BE-4 engine powers both New Glenn and ULA's Vulcan Centaur. The company's Orbital Reef commercial space station program, partnered with Sierra Space, aims to establish the first commercial LEO destination.
Founded
2000
Headquarters
Kent, WA
CEO
Dave Limp
Headcount
11,000+
Total Funding
$15B+ (Bezos personal)
Latest Valuation
N/A (private, Bezos-funded)
Status
private
Products
New GlennNew ShepardBE-4Blue MoonOrbital Reef
Funding History
| Round | Amount | Valuation | Lead Investors | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founder Injection | $2B | N/A | Jeff Bezos | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Undisclosed | Undisclosed | N/A | Undisclosed | Jun 1, 2025 |
Recent News
China Delays Chang'e 7 Moon Landing to 2027Aug 23, 2026
NASA JSC Training Hub Adapts for Commercial StationsAug 22, 2026
Launch Scarcity Forces Operators to Book 2 Years OutAug 16, 2026
Artemis II Crew Flew Orion by Hand Near the MoonAug 16, 2026
Space Coast 2026: 52 Orbital Launches Logged by AugustAug 16, 2026
BE-4 Oxygen Valve Caused New Glenn May ExplosionAug 5, 2026
Space Force NSSL Ceiling Hits $30B After Lane 1 TripleJul 20, 2026
NASA Artemis III Demo Will Fly Two HLS Landers in 2027Jul 15, 2026
Aerospace Corp Study Questions Super Heavy Lift EconomicsJun 30, 2026
Blue Origin Captures Major Defense Contracts from SpaceXApr 26, 2026