Bezos' Rocket Firm Blue Origin to Halt Space Tourism Flights.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Grush, Loren 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Blue Origin's decision to pause its tourist flights to space for at least two years to prioritize the development of its lunar lander and related technologies. This strategic shift underscores the company's commitment to supporting NASA's Artemis program, with Blue Origin holding a $3.4 billion contract to develop the Blue Moon lander, aimed at transporting astronauts to the Moon by 2029. The pause affects the New Shepard rocket, which has previously flown over 90 passengers, including notable figures like Jeff Bezos and William Shatner. In addition to lunar efforts, Blue Origin plans to launch a satellite communication network called TeraWave by late 2027 and has recently appointed Tory Bruno, former CEO of United Launch Alliance, to enhance its focus on defense-related space applications. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:191273798
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