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Jeff Bezos Predicts Blue Origin Could Surpass Amazon in Scale

The space company is nearing its first orbital rocket launch, with Bezos expressing confidence in its long-term potential despite current challenges.

  • Jeff Bezos stated that Blue Origin, though not yet profitable, could become the most successful business he has ever been involved in, potentially surpassing Amazon in scale.
  • Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is undergoing final pre-launch tests, with its first orbital launch expected soon, pending regulatory approval.
  • The company faces significant competition from Elon Musk's SpaceX, which has conducted over 120 orbital launches this year and is valued at $350 billion.
  • Bezos emphasized his commitment to Blue Origin, funding it through sales of Amazon stock and assuring its CEO that it is a business, not a hobby.
  • Blue Origin has secured key contracts, including a NASA crewed lunar mission and U.S. Space Force launch services, positioning itself as a serious player in the aerospace industry.
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