Blue Origin may need external funding to hit ambitious launch targets
Summary
Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos’ space company, may seek outside investors to reach its high launch goals. The company plans to increase launches of its New Glenn rocket and compete more in the space market, but this will require more money than Bezos alone can provide.Key Facts
- Blue Origin is considering outside funding to boost its rocket launch frequency.
- CEO Dave Limp said reaching launch targets will need “a lot of capital” beyond one investor.
- The company plans 8 to 12 New Glenn launches this year, with a long-term goal of 100 launches annually.
- Blue Origin competes with SpaceX for commercial contracts and NASA’s Artemis lunar program.
- SpaceX is preparing for a huge public stock offering valued over $1.75 trillion.
- Blue Origin’s founder, Jeff Bezos, is currently the sole owner and main source of funds.
- The company is building a large factory and a second launch pad in Florida.
- Blue Origin has spent almost $28 billion since its start and faces rising costs and salary competition.
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