Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin rocket blasts off in challenge to Elon Musk’s SpaceX

Launch of Amazon founder’s New Glenn craft on second attempt ramps up rivalry between tech billionaires. Blue Origin’s huge New Glenn rocket has blasted off from Florida on its first mission to ...

The Guardian - 2h

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin New Glenn rocket soars into space on maiden flight

Despite losing its booster during a landing attempt, the upper stage reached orbit as planned.

CBS News - 4h

Jeff Bezos’ New Glenn Rocket Lifts Off on First Flight

Blue Origin successfully launched the rocket after an attempt earlier in the week was scrubbed. The flight is a crucial test of the company’s ability to compete with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

The New York Times - 4h

Blue Origin’s first New Glenn rocket reaches orbit, misses booster landing

Blue Origin launched its towering New Glenn rocket for the first time early Monday, in a crucial milestone for Jeff Bezos' space company.

CNBC - 5h

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launches massive New Glenn rocket on first test flight

Blue Origin has launched its massive new rocket on its first test flight

ABC News - 5h

Washington Post Employees Plead With Jeff Bezos to Meet

In a letter, more than 400 employees asked Mr. Bezos, the company’s owner, to meet, saying they were “deeply alarmed” by recent decisions at the paper.

The New York Times - 12h

SpaceX Will Launch Two New Moon Landers on One Rocket: What to Know

Robotic vehicles from Firefly Aerospace of Texas and Ispace of Japan parted ways early Wednesday after being launched on the same SpaceX rocket. Both are aiming for the lunar surface.

The New York Times - 20h

WATCH: SpaceX’s Falcon 9 lifts off for 45-day visit to moon

A SpaceX rocket took off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida early Wednesday morning carrying two lunar landers.

ABC News - 22h

Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos to Attend Trump’s Inauguration

Billionaire business leaders, including Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, plan to make prominent appearances at Donald Trump’s inauguration next week.

The New York Times - 23h

Jeff Bezos' rocket challenges Elon Musk's space dominance

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's space company blasts its first rocket into orbit in a challenge to Elon Musk.

BBC News - 4h

Watch: Lift-off for Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket

The mission was partially successful after the booster that propelled the rocket into space failed to land on a platform in the ocean.

BBC News - 5h

‘Deeply alarmed’: Washington Post staff request meeting with Jeff Bezos

Journalists say in letter ‘trust has been lost’ and seek in-person meeting with billionaire owner over paper’s future. Over 400 staff members at the Washington Post have sent a letter to Jeff ...

The Guardian - 16h

Blue Origin Scrubs New Glenn Rocket’s Debut Launch

The company, started by the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, reset its countdown clock repeatedly over a period of just over two hours before eventually postponing the test flight to another day.

The New York Times - 19h

2 privately built moon landers carried into space by SpaceX rocket

Firefly's "Blue Moon" and ispace's "Resilience" are the latest in an ongoing push to gain private-sector experience exploring the moon.

CBS News - 22h

Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg to attend Trump's inauguration

Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg will attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, according to an official involved with the planning of the event.

NBC News - 1d

Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin calls off debut rocket launch minutes before blastoff

Controllers scrap launch of 320ft New Glenn rocket due to unspecified issue in final minutes of countdown. Blue Origin called off the debut launch of its new rocket early on Monday because of ...

The Guardian - 2d

Blue Origin Scraps New Rocket Debut Launch Due to Tech Trouble

Jeff Bezos’ space company calls off the first launch of its massive New Glenn rocket in the final minutes of its countdown.

Inc. - 2d

WATCH: Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin calls off debut launch of massive new rocket

The reusable New Glenn rocket marks the first major competitor to Elon Musk’s SpaceX Falcon 9, which has been launching payloads for more than a decade.

ABC News - 3d

Bezos' Blue Origin stands down on debut launch of New Glenn rocket

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin called off the inaugural launch of its key New Glenn rocket following last-minute issues on the vehicle.

CNBC - 3d

Bezos' space firm calls off debut launch of new rocket in final minutes of countdown

Blue Origin has called off the debut launch of its massive new rocket because of technical trouble

ABC News - 3d

Mapping Elon Musk’s Global Empire

From tunnels to Tesla factories to SpaceX launch facilities, there’s barely a place on Earth that doesn’t feel the gravitational pull of humanity’s wealthiest reply guy.

Wired - 3d

Blue Origin postpones first launch of its massive new rocket

Blue Origin called off the debut launch of its massive New Glenn rocket due to technical trouble. The Jeff Bezos-founded company didn't set a new launch date.

CBS News - 3d

Blue Origin preps New Glenn rocket for high-stakes test flight

Blue Origin expects the New Glenn to provide a viable alternative to SpaceX's market-dominating Falcon family of rockets.

CBS News - 4d

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Rocket Launch Could Give SpaceX Some Competition

If New Glenn lifts off on Monday as planned, the Amazon founder’s rocket company will be on track to give Elon Musk’s SpaceX some genuine competition.

The New York Times - 4d

Blue Origin to launch New Glenn rocket after 10 years of development

Space company Blue Orbit will be launching its New Glenn rocket on Sunday after more than 10 years of development. CBS News space consultant William Harwood has more.

CBS News - 5d

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Will Be Jeff Bezos’ Challenge to Elon Musk’s SpaceX

The scheduled Sunday launch could mark a new phase in competition in the commercial space market, and pave the way for the deployment of Amazon’s Kuiper satellite network.

Inc. - 5d

Bezos’s Blue Origin schedules, then delays first orbital launch

New Glenn launch is delayed until at least 12 January due to conditions in the Atlantic, where booster is slated to land. Jeff Bezos ’s Blue Origin announced it would launch its first orbital ...

The Guardian - 6d

Ros Atkins on...Elon Musk's political interventions

The BBC's Analysis Editor looks at Elon Musk's involvement in politics outside the US.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Elon Musk Is Roiling European Politics

The Trump ally has flooded X with posts criticizing European politicians, causing a diplomatic conundrum for the continent’s leaders.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Elon Musk’s Dishonest Demagogy on Grooming Gangs

The billionaire is exploiting old atrocities to undermine his enemies.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Meloni in hot water over government talks with Musk’s SpaceX

Italian premier accused of currying favour with world’s richest man at expense of European satellite initiative

Financial Times - Jan. 7

'Starmer blasts Musk' and Canada's 'Trudeau quits'

Sir Keir Starmer's response to tycoon Elon Musk and Justin Trudeau's resignation lead the papers.

BBC News - Jan. 7

European leaders denounce Elon Musk's influence on the continent

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is getting wide pushback in European capitals as he tries to extend his recent political success in other countries.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Is Elon a Musk-Have for Nigel Farage?

Reform’s former communications director is on

BBC News - Jan. 5

Why Elon Musk’s Starship rocket is beating Nasa in the space race

The SpaceX chief’s powerful new system is set to slash the cost of missions, leaving Nasa in the dust. It was one of the most striking technological events of the year. On 13 October, Starship, the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Washington Post Cartoonist Quits After Jeff Bezos Cartoon Is Killed

The cartoon, by Ann Telnaes, depicted the owner of The Post, Jeff Bezos, and other billionaires genuflecting toward a statue of President-elect Donald Trump.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Musk is standing in the way as Bezos reaches for orbit

Though the Amazon founder has ground to make up, he is unlikely to be short of customers for his space project

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Elon Musk comments on Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is commenting on what he believes caused a Cybertruck to explode outside the Trump Towers in Las Vegas. This comes as more details emerge about the man who apparently rented the ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

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