Blue Origin

Offers suborbital space tourism experiences

Kent, Washington, United States

About Blue Origin

Blue Origin focuses on making space travel accessible through suborbital space tourism. The company offers unique experiences where passengers can travel to the edge of space aboard its reusable rocket, New Shepard. This rocket takes passengers on an 11-minute journey, allowing them to experience several minutes of weightlessness and stunning views of Earth from over 100 kilometers above. Blue Origin generates revenue by selling premium tickets for these flights, targeting affluent individuals and space enthusiasts. Unlike many competitors, Blue Origin not only provides space tourism but is also developing advanced rocket engines and technologies for potential sales to other aerospace companies and government agencies. The company's goal is to lead in the commercial spaceflight market while expanding into lunar landers and other space exploration technologies.

Kent, WashingtonHeadquarters
2000Year Founded
$112.9MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Aerospace, EntertainmentIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
401k
PTO
Relocation
Education Support Program
Dog friendly
Bundled insurance rates
Company paid life & disability

Risks

Competition from SpaceX's Starship program threatens Blue Origin's market share.
Potential delays in New Glenn launches could impact contract security and investor confidence.
High space tourism costs may limit market size during economic downturns.

Differentiation

Blue Origin focuses on reusable rockets, reducing spaceflight costs significantly.
The company offers unique suborbital tourism experiences with its New Shepard rocket.
Blue Origin develops advanced rocket engines, enhancing control and efficiency in space travel.

Upsides

Growing interest in space tourism boosts demand for Blue Origin's suborbital flights.
Partnerships in fuel cell technology enhance Blue Origin's space power capabilities.
Successful New Glenn tests indicate readiness for significant market expansion.

Funding

Total raised$112.89 M
StageGRANT
GRANT
6/30/2023
$35