Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos’s space company, is making significant strides in its space exploration initiatives. The company’s new CEO, Dave Limp, is fostering a more productive culture within the firm. BE-4 rocket engine performed impressively on the debut launch of the Vulcan booster. The company’s heavy-lift rocket, New Glenn, is set to take flight later this year. It is also developing hardware for New Glenn, including the Blue Ring transfer vehicle for ferrying satellites into precise orbits. Work is ongoing on a private space station, Orbital Reef. The company is now focusing on developing a crewed spacecraft vehicle, with recent job postings indicating serious intent towards this goal. This development is crucial for Blue Origin’s vision of “millions of people living and working in space.”.
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