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
- Words by: Tom Ward
From phallic rockets to science and scrutiny — and where Bezos’ trip to space leaves Branson and Musk
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 () flew 53 miles above the earth in his Virgin Galactic shuttle SpaceShip Two Unity 22 on 11 July.
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 () flew 53 miles above the earth in his Virgin Galactic shuttle SpaceShip Two Unity 22 on 11 July.
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| Two Magazines per yearDelivered to your door | |
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| Members Invites to Exclusive Eventsto private Clubhouse events | |
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