Blue Origin

Blue Origin

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Blue Origin is a private aerospace manufacturing and suborbital spaceflight services company based in Kent, Washington, USA. Established in 2000 by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the company operates in the cutting-edge aerospace industry aiming to build a future where millions of people can live and work in space. They develop a variety of technologies, with a focus on reusable rocket systems which significantly reduce the cost of space travel. Blue Origin's core mission is to make this vision come to life by incrementally building on its successes with an ultimate vision of dramatic cost reduction and increased reliance on reusable spacecraft.

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Space research administration

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kent, WA, US

Year founded

2000


Blue Origin rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

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7th of 59 rated aerospace companies

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What is it like to work at Blue Origin?

Blue Origin is a privately-funded aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company that prioritizes innovation, safety, and teamwork, fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

The company's team structure is organized into various departments, including engineering, manufacturing, and mission operations, with a focus on developing reusable suborbital and orbital vehicles, such as the New Shepard and New Glenn spacecraft. Employees work on a wide range of projects, from designing and testing spacecraft components to developing advanced propulsion systems.

Working at Blue Origin may appeal to individuals who are passionate about space exploration, innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible, as the company offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a pioneering effort in the private space industry.