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Who Owns Blue Origin? What to Know After Rocket Explosion in Florida

A Blue Origin rocket exploded on a launchpad during a test at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The fiery incident took place on Thursday, May 28. The rocket was intended for the fourth New Glenn mission, which was set to carry 48 satellites for Amazon’s low-Earth orbit “LEO” internet service. Blue Origin is a private American space technology company that was founded by Jeff Bezos in 2000. It reached orbit in January 2025 with the first launch of the New Glenn rocket before completing its 11th human spaceflight in April 2025 with an all-female crew including Katy Perry and Ga...