Re:Bezos names big next rocket New Glenn
by jacquesm on Monday September 12, 2016 @01:38PM
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> While not in the same realm, Blue Origin is hoping to start making some money via "space tourism" very soon.
How realistic is this hope? Do they have an assembly line for a fleet of them and are these anywhere close to being certified for travel by the general public?
Re:Bezos names big next rocket New Glenn
by Klathmon on Monday September 12, 2016 @03:25PM
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I don't know, but that's been the plan for New Shepard since the beginning.
IIRC it's more of something for millionaires that want to be "among the first" to get into "space".
Again, i'm not sure how viable it is, but that's been their public message. They even have a few videos on youtube advertising it
They also make money via manufacturing for other companies. IIRC the engine for New Glenn is going to be used in an upcoming ULA rocket.
It's very early for them, and it's clear that SpaceX has a good decade or so on them, but it's exciting to have the possibility of real competition in this area again.