For decades—yes, literally decades—it has been easy to dismiss Blue Origin as a company brimming with potential but rarely producing much of consequence.
But last week the company took a tremendous stride forward, not just launching its second orbital rocket, but subsequently landing the booster on a barge named Jacklyn. It now seems clear that Blue Origin is in the midst of a transition from sleeping giant to force to be reckoned with.
To get a sense of where the company goes from here, Ars spoke with the company’s chief executive, Dave Limp, on the eve of last week’s launch. The first thing he emphasized is how much the company learned about New Glenn, and the process of rolling the vehicle out and standing it up for launch, from the vehicle’s first attempt in January.
Exciting times ahead for Blue Origin! It’s fascinating to see how far they’ve come and the potential they have for the future. Looking forward to seeing what innovations they bring next.
Absolutely! It’s impressive to witness their advancements, especially considering the challenges they faced in the early years. Their focus on reusability could really change the landscape of space travel in the coming years.
Absolutely! It’s impressive to witness their advancements, especially considering the challenges they’ve faced. Their focus on reusability could really change the economics of space travel in the long run. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance innovation with safety as they move forward.