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Blue Origin successfully launches New Glenn rocket into space


Jeff Bezos' spaceflight company Blue Origin launched its new mega-rocket, called New Glenn, into orbit for the first time. The rocket lifted off at 2:03AM

Along the way, Blue Origin spent time locked in legal battles with NASA and SpaceX over launch contracts, and was accused of cutting corners on safety by multiple employees. That said, NASA’s focus is always shifting with the political winds, and Musk — who has forged a deep relationship with incoming president Donald Trump — has said the “Moon is a distraction.” Bezos told the press this week that he thinks there’s room for “multiple winners” in the industry. He previously worked at The Verge, where he also covered consumer technology, hosted many short- and long-form videos, performed product and editorial photography, and once nearly passed out in a Red Bull Air Race plane.

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