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This week in science

Blue Origin second human flight and more: Understand the world through 8 images

By Robin Bea
Hmm

The scientific reasons the Blue Origin rocket looks X-rated

Inquiring minds want to know. We answered.

By John Wenz
Innovation

When will Elon Musk go to space? SpaceX timeline reveals vital difference to Blue Origin

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is one of the key figureheads in the emergent new space race, but he hasn't gone to space himself.

By Mike Brown
Got beef?

What's Blue Origins's beef with SpaceX and the moon?

Blue Origin published an infographic critical of the SpaceX lunar vehicle NASA chose over Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander.

By Jon Kelvey
Innovation

Blue Origin vs. SpaceX: How Jeff Bezos fell behind Elon Musk

A rivalry is taking place in the space industry — and it could determine humanity’s future.

By Mike Brown
Innovation

Blue Origin NS-20: Pete Davidson is going to space — what you need to know

Jeff Bezos' spaceflight firm Blue Origin is gearing up to send more passengers into space.

By Mike Brown
Musk Reads

What the Blue Origin brain drain means for SpaceX

Tesla celebrates A.I. Day; SpaceX waits for the moon; Musk calls for UBI.

By Ashley Bardhan
Innovation

Oliver Daemen: Blue Origin customer reveals the worst part of space tourism

Blue Origin is set to host its first crewed flight next Tuesday, and the firm has finally revealed its full passenger lineup.

By Mike Brown
Strictly commercial

How Blue Origin and other commercial space stations will lead NASA to Mars

NASA is getting out LEO — and letting private companies take its place.

By Jon Kelvey
Innovation

Blue Origin's Jeff Bezos set to beat Elon Musk to space

The Amazon CEO looks set to beat his SpaceX rival on an important milestone.

By Mike Brown
Innovation

Ex-NASA engineer reveals one lesson SpaceX and Blue Origin need to learn ASAP

Homer Hickam, author of the book Rocket Boys that also became the film October Sky, says that NASA could teach Blue Origin and SpaceX some things about space.

By Mike Brown
Blue yonder

Watch: 5 critical moments from the Blue Origin lunar landing launch

Blue Origin successfully launched its 17th New Shepard suborbital spaceflight.

By Jon Kelvey
Innovation

NASA and Blue Origin are using robot eyes to solve a major moon problem

Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket will trial the technologies NASA wants to use for Artemis missions.

By Mike Brown
Space Race Against Time

Blue Origin’s crewed flight will make a 60-year dream come true

Wally Funk will fly to space with Blue Origin this month, righting old wrongs.

By Ashley Bardhan and Mike Brown
countdown

Blue Origin steps toward human spaceflight with stunning launch video

Jeff Bezos' space-faring firm has completed its 14th New Shepard mission, with a slew of upgrades dedicated to human spaceflight.

By Mike Brown
Innovation

SpaceX vs. Blue Origin: Elon Musk responds to Starship size comparison

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk weighed in on a fan-made image that showed the inside of the Starship compared to other rockets like the New Glenn.

By Mike Brown
Innovation

How one overlooked company paved the way for Blue Origin and SpaceX

Not all private space players make as much noise as Musk, Bezos, and Branson.

By Mike Brown
Innovation

Who is Wally Funk? Photo reveals "Mercury 13" aviator is third Blue Origin passenger

Blue Origin is set to hold its first crewed flight to space on July 20 — and it will enable Funk to live out her dream.

By Mike Brown
This week in science

Blue Origin rocket fails and more: Understand the world through 9 images

By Robin Bea
Innovation

Blue Origin rocket suffers severe malfunction in flight

At least it’s a good test of safety systems.

By Darren Orf
Innovation

Blue Origin New Glenn: Specs, power, and updated launch window for giant rocket

Blue Origin is planning to launch the New Glenn rocket to orbit. Here's what you need to know about it.

By Mike Brown
Innovation

Blue Origin's biggest rocket launch yet just got delayed — here's what it means

Blue Origin's plan to launch a giant new rocket is unlikely to unfold this year.

By Mike Brown
The Inverse Interview

William Shatner explains why he went to the edge of outer space

By Ryan Britt
Innovation

Orbital Reef: NASA just selected Blue Origin team to build ISS successor

Blue Origin, Sierra Space, and others plan to build a new private space station in low-Earth orbit.

By Mike Brown
Innovation

NASA update: What Blue Origin's lawsuit means for crewed Artemis Moon missions

NASA might be going to the Moon a bit later.

By Mike Brown
Inverse Daily

Blue Origin launches into space the oldest-ever rocket passenger

Plus: How to stargaze during the daytime

By Nick Lucchesi
Inverse Daily

Why Captain Kirk is going to space

Plus: Untangling sexual drive and depression.

By Nick Lucchesi
Boldly Go

Blue Origin: William Shatner launch live stream, crew, and why NS-18 matters

On October 13, William Shatner will boldly go where no 90-year-old has gone before.

By Jon Kelvey
Yeehaw

Blue Origin lawsuit: 4 facts revealed from released court documents

A redacted court document is out and shows Blue Origin's objections to NASA's lunar lander decision.

By John Wenz
Are you not inspired?

Inspiration4 is just as bad as those Bezos and Branson missions

Elon Musk's future of spaceflight is here — are you in it?

By Ashley Bardhan