Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin’s space flight to challenge Elon Musk’s SpaceX

Amazon Head Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin is set to launch a crew of six women, on a suborbital flight to the edge of space, challenging the tech billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

The all-female crew’s launch is part of Blue Origin's New Shepard programme, which has completed 31 successful launches, including 11 crewed suborbital flights.

However, the company still trails behind Musk's SpaceX, which has launched 469 times with its Falcon 9 family of rockets.

Notably, SpaceX has been successful in sending astronauts into orbit and has developed reusable rockets that can return to Earth for refurbishment.

That said, the competition between Blue Origin and SpaceX extends beyond their launches. Both companies have clashed in court over government funding, with Blue Origin raising concerns about potential unfair advantages and monopoly control in the private space industry.

Despite this, Blue Origin has made significant strides, including the launch of its New Glenn rocket, which can carry heavy payloads to orbit.

The billionaire space race has driven innovation and pushed the boundaries of space exploration. While SpaceX has taken the lead, Blue Origin's recent launches and developments indicate a growing presence in the industry.