Bezos' Space Company Announces New Astronauts For Blue Origin's 7th Crewed Flight: Who Are The Lucky 6?
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, announced its 7th crewed flight, NS-25, with a six-person crew, marking a return to human spaceflight after setbacks. The crew includes notable figures such as Ed Dwight and entrepreneurs from various fields. This follows a period of inactivity due to issues in an uncrewed flight in September 2022. The announcement comes amid increased interest in space travel, with recent achievements by Intuitive Machines and plans by Virgin Galactic to focus on profitability.

April 12, 2024 | 5:47 pm
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Intuitive Machines, after completing the first U.S. lunar landing in over 50 years, could see increased interest following Blue Origin's announcement, potentially impacting its stock.
Intuitive Machines' recent lunar landing success, coupled with the renewed interest in space exploration driven by Blue Origin's announcement, could positively influence its stock as the company gains more visibility in the space travel sector.
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Virgin Galactic Holdings, a rival to Blue Origin, plans its Galactic 07 spaceflight before pausing to focus on profitability. This comes as interest in space travel surges, potentially affecting its stock.
Virgin Galactic's planned spaceflight and subsequent focus on profitability could positively impact its stock price as it demonstrates a strategic pivot towards sustainable operations amidst growing interest in space travel.
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