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Blue Origin

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Blue Origin's Endurance lunar lander, also known as Blue Moon Mark 1, undergoing a critical thermal vacuum test at NASA's Johnson Space Center.
Space & Astronomy

Blue Origin's Endurance Lander Passes Crucial Lunar Test

Blue Origin's Blue Moon Mark 1 lunar lander, named Endurance, successfully passed a thermal vacuum test in NASA's Chamber A at Johnson Space Center, a critical step for its 2026 mission.

Dr. Alistair Finch·June 1, 2026
A Starship spacecraft lands on the lunar surface near a developing moon base, with Earth visible in the background.
Space & Astronomy

This Week In Space Podcast Discusses Starship Moon Base Plans

Blue Origin expects to spend over $7 billion developing its lunar lander, more than double the $3.

Mateo Rojas·May 31, 2026
Estes Blue Origin New Shepard model rocket displayed prominently on a sale table during a Memorial Day event, with a sunset backdrop.
Space & Astronomy

Estes Blue Origin Model Rocket On Sale for Memorial Day

The Estes Blue Origin New Shepard model rocket is on sale for $13.

Dr. Alistair Finch·May 24, 2026