The Economic Impacts of Blue Origin’s Spaceflights
Blue Origin’s New Glenn heavy rocket reached orbit for the first time in January 2025. New Shepard has flown about 32 times, carrying over 60 passengers, with seats selling for around $1.3 million each. NASA awarded Blue Origin a $3.4 billion contract in 2023 for Artemis V. The company holds about $8 billion in Space Force launch contracts.