New Glenn reached orbit (left) however Starship exploded, raining particles (proper)
Blue Origin; SWNS
Examine these two scenes: on 16 January, Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket triumphantly reached orbit for the primary time, whereas SpaceX’s Starship burst into flames above the Atlantic Ocean. You would possibly suppose that the established area firm, Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has suffered a setback, whereas Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin is within the ascendancy. The truth is extra sophisticated, however it’s true that SpaceX’s dominance could also be underneath risk.
New Glenn’s launch comes after a long time in growth and quite a few delays and…
