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Blue Origin is an American aerospace manufacturer and sub-orbital spaceflight services company headquartered in Kent, Washington. Founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos, the company is focused on developing technologies to enable private human access to space with the goal of lowering costs and increasing reliability.

History[edit]

Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon.com, in 2000. The company initially operated in secret, but in recent years it has become more public about its goals and achievements. Blue Origin's motto is "Gradatim Ferociter," which means "Step by Step, Ferociously."

Technology and Projects[edit]

New Shepard[edit]

New Shepard is Blue Origin's suborbital rocket designed for space tourism. It is a reusable launch vehicle that takes off and lands vertically. The rocket is named after Alan Shepard, the first American astronaut in space. New Shepard has successfully completed multiple test flights and is intended to carry passengers on short trips to the edge of space.

New Glenn[edit]

New Glenn is an orbital launch vehicle currently under development by Blue Origin. Named after John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth, New Glenn is designed to be a heavy-lift rocket capable of carrying payloads to geostationary transfer orbit and beyond. The rocket will feature a reusable first stage, similar to New Shepard.

BE-4 Engine[edit]

The BE-4 is a liquid rocket engine developed by Blue Origin. It uses liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquid oxygen (LOX) as propellants. The BE-4 engine is intended to power the first stage of the New Glenn rocket and has also been selected to power the United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur rocket.

Goals and Vision[edit]

Blue Origin's long-term vision is to enable millions of people to live and work in space. The company aims to build a future where people can live and work in space to benefit Earth. Blue Origin is working on technologies that will allow for the sustainable use of space resources and the development of space infrastructure.

External links[edit]

Official website

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+'''Blue Origin''' is an [[American]] [[aerospace manufacturer]] and [[sub-orbital spaceflight services]] company headquartered in [[Kent, Washington]]. Founded in 2000 by [[Jeff Bezos]], the company is focused on developing technologies to enable private human access to space with the goal of lowering costs and increasing reliability.
-| name = Blue Origin
-| logo = Blue Origin logo.svg
-| type = Private
-| industry = Aerospace
-| founded = 2000
-| founder = [[Jeff Bezos]]
-| headquarters = Kent, Washington, United States
-| key_people = Bob Smith (CEO)
-| products = Sub-orbital and orbital spaceflight services
-| website = [https://www.blueorigin.com blueorigin.com]
-}}
-'''Blue Origin''' is an American privately-funded aerospace manufacturer and sub-orbital spaceflight services company founded by [[Jeff Bezos]] in 2000. The company is headquartered in Kent, Washington, and is focused on developing technologies to enable private human access to space with the goal of reducing the cost of space travel and increasing the safety of human spaceflight.
+== History ==
+Blue Origin was founded by [[Jeff Bezos]], the founder of [[Amazon.com]], in 2000. The company initially operated in secret, but in recent years it has become more public about its goals and achievements. Blue Origin's motto is "Gradatim Ferociter," which means "Step by Step, Ferociously."
-==History==
+== Technology and Projects ==
-Blue Origin was founded by [[Jeff Bezos]], the founder of [[Amazon.com]], with the vision of creating a future where millions of people live and work in space. The company’s name refers to the blue planet, Earth, as the point of origin.
-In its early years, Blue Origin operated in relative secrecy, focusing on research and development. The company’s motto, "Gradatim Ferociter," which means "Step by Step, Ferociously," reflects its methodical approach to developing space technologies.
+=== New Shepard ===
+[[New Shepard]] is Blue Origin's suborbital rocket designed for space tourism. It is a reusable launch vehicle that takes off and lands vertically. The rocket is named after [[Alan Shepard]], the first American astronaut in space. New Shepard has successfully completed multiple test flights and is intended to carry passengers on short trips to the edge of space.
-==Technology and Projects==
+=== New Glenn ===
+[[New Glenn]] is an orbital launch vehicle currently under development by Blue Origin. Named after [[John Glenn]], the first American to orbit the Earth, New Glenn is designed to be a heavy-lift rocket capable of carrying payloads to [[geostationary transfer orbit]] and beyond. The rocket will feature a reusable first stage, similar to New Shepard.
-===New Shepard===
+=== BE-4 Engine ===
-[[New Shepard]] is Blue Origin's sub-orbital rocket system designed for space tourism. Named after astronaut [[Alan Shepard]], the first American in space, New Shepard is a reusable launch vehicle that takes passengers to the edge of space, providing a few minutes of weightlessness before returning to Earth.
+The [[BE-4]] is a [[liquid rocket engine]] developed by Blue Origin. It uses [[liquefied natural gas]] (LNG) and [[liquid oxygen]] (LOX) as propellants. The BE-4 engine is intended to power the first stage of the New Glenn rocket and has also been selected to power the [[United Launch Alliance]]'s [[Vulcan Centaur]] rocket.
-The New Shepard system consists of a rocket booster and a crew capsule. The booster is designed to return to the launch site and land vertically, while the crew capsule descends under parachutes. The first successful flight of New Shepard occurred in 2015, and the system has since been used for multiple test flights and commercial missions.
+== Goals and Vision ==
+Blue Origin's long-term vision is to enable millions of people to live and work in space. The company aims to build a future where people can live and work in space to benefit Earth. Blue Origin is working on technologies that will allow for the sustainable use of space resources and the development of space infrastructure.
-===New Glenn===
+== See also ==
-[[New Glenn]] is an orbital launch vehicle currently under development by Blue Origin. Named after astronaut [[John Glenn]], the first American to orbit Earth, New Glenn is designed to carry payloads to low Earth orbit (LEO) and beyond.
-New Glenn features a reusable first stage, which is intended to land on a ship at sea, similar to [[SpaceX]]'s Falcon 9. The rocket is expected to be capable of launching both commercial and government payloads, with a planned first flight in the mid-2020s.
-===Blue Moon===
-[[Blue Moon]] is a lunar lander concept developed by Blue Origin. It is designed to deliver payloads to the lunar surface, supporting NASA's [[Artemis program]] and other lunar exploration missions.
-Blue Moon can carry scientific instruments, rovers, and other cargo to the Moon, and is part of Blue Origin's broader vision of enabling a sustainable human presence on the Moon.
-==Partnerships and Collaborations==
-Blue Origin has partnered with several organizations and companies to advance its goals. Notably, it is part of the "National Team" led by [[Lockheed Martin]], [[Northrop Grumman]], and [[Draper]] to develop a human landing system for NASA's Artemis program.
-The company has also collaborated with [[United Launch Alliance]] (ULA) to develop the BE-4 engine, which will power ULA's [[Vulcan Centaur]] rocket.
-==Future Vision==
-Blue Origin's long-term vision is to enable a future where millions of people live and work in space. The company aims to build the infrastructure necessary for space colonization, including reusable rockets, space habitats, and lunar bases.
-==Also see==
 * [[SpaceX]]
 * [[Virgin Galactic]]
-* [[NASA]]
 * [[Space tourism]]
 * [[Reusable launch system]]
+== External links ==
-{{Aerospace companies}}
+* [https://www.blueorigin.com Official website]
-{{Space exploration}}
 [[Category:Aerospace companies of the United States]]
+[[Category:Space tourism]]
 [[Category:Private spaceflight companies]]
+[[Category:Companies based in Kent, Washington]]
 [[Category:Companies established in 2000]]
+[[Category:Jeff Bezos]]
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+File:Blue Logo LockUp FullColor.png|Blue Logo LockUp FullColor
+File:New Shepard booster at Oshkosh Airventure 2017 02 (36143645465).jpg|New Shepard booster at Oshkosh Airventure 2017
+File:Blue Origin M7.jpg|Blue Origin M7
+File:New Glenn launch signals new era for Space Launch Complex 36 (8832113).jpg|New Glenn launch signals new era for Space Launch Complex 36
+File:New Glenn.svg|New Glenn
+File:NASA Deputy Administrator Tours Blue Origin.jpg|NASA Deputy Administrator Tours Blue Origin
+File:Blue Origin Launch Site 2024.jpg|Blue Origin Launch Site 2024
+File:Blue Origin Charon Test Vehicle - Flickr - brewbooks.jpg|Blue Origin Charon Test Vehicle
+</gallery>