Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin joined the billionaire’s space race in earnest when its New Glenn rocket roared from a launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in the early morning hours of Jan. 16. The second ...

The Moon and asteroids are at the top of the mission list for a number of agencies, while others will focus on exploration to increase our understanding of the universe.

The billionaire space race entered a new phase today when Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin successfully launched its 320-foot-tall New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida.

its ultimate payload capacities remain purely speculative for now. Estimates from observers range from 66,138 pounds to approximately 132,277 pounds. Read also: China accelerates space race with ...