Five things the Blue Origin launch taught us about the new space race

Five things the Blue Origin launch taught us about the new space race

From phallic rockets to science and scrutiny — and where Bezos’ trip to space leaves Branson and Musk

On Tuesday 20th July 2021, Jeff Bezos became a member of one of the galaxy’s most exclusive clubs: he became only the second tech billionaire to travel into space under his own steam, joining Richard Branson who (as we previously reported) flew 53 miles above the earth in his Virgin Galactic shuttle SpaceShip Two Unity 22 on 11 July.

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