New Glenn reached orbit (left), but the Starship exploded, raining debris (right)
Blue Origin; SWNS
Compare these two scenes: January 16, Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket he arrived victorious into orbit for the first time as SpaceX’s Starship burst into flames over the Atlantic Ocean. You might think that the established space company, Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has suffered a setback, while Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is on the rise. The reality is more complicated, but it is true that SpaceX’s dominance may be under threat.
The launch of New Glenn has been in development for decades, with numerous delays and …
