Companies / Blue Origin
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
Blue Origin Captures Major Defense Contracts from SpaceXApr 26, 2026
AST SpaceMobile BlueBird 7 Lost in New Glenn Upper Stage FailureApr 19, 2026
BlueBird 7 Satellite Lost After Blue Origin Launch FailureApr 19, 2026
Blue Origin Advances New Glenn West Coast Launch ApprovalApr 16, 2026
Blue Origin Gets Final Lease Step for New Glenn at VandenbergApr 14, 2026
New Glenn Third Flight Tests Booster Reuse StrategyApr 13, 2026