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Jeff Bezos says he will fly into space next month
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has revealed on Instagram that he plans to fly on Blue Origin's first human spaceflight next month.
"I want to go on this flight because it's a thing I've wanted to do all my life," Bezos, the richest person in the world, said in a post published Monday morning. "It's an adventure. It's a big deal for me."
Bezos said he invited his younger brother, Mark, whom he described as his best friend, to go along. The two brothers will join the winner of an auction for a third seat on the flight, which is set to take place on July 20 of this year. Bidding for this seat is already at $2.8 million but is likely to go higher during a live auction on July 12. Proceeds from this auction will be donated to Blue Origin's foundation, Club for the Future.
[...] Now, Bezos may not be bringing his mom on the first human flight of the vehicle—but he will be bringing a family member. This speaks to the company's, and his, confidence in the safety of New Shepard. After this mission, Blue Origin is expected to begin flying other passengers on future flights later this year. The company has not yet set a public price for tickets inside the capsule, which can carry as many as six people.
(Score: 2) by DannyB on Monday June 07 2021, @09:51PM (5 children)
Does he mean on Blue Origin's New Shepard -- (If I understand correctly) -- a suborbital joyride for rich people? (Please correct me if I'm wrong.)
He wants to be the first one? Isn't Bezos forgetting about the part where you let someone else less rich and more expendable go first in case something goes wrong?
That's not "going into space". That's tip-toeing into the big vast ocean before running back to mommy.
Bezos, how about:
* you get something into orbit?
* you get at least one fright certified BE-4 engine for ULA? [youtube.com]
What happens when ULA can't deliver on its contracts with the military because it doesn't have any fright certified BE-4 engines from Blue Origin? Why did ULA get the large share of that money and SpaceX got the small share of that money because the military thought ULA was a less risky bet?
The Centauri traded Earth jump gate technology in exchange for our superior hair mousse formulas.
(Score: 1) by fustakrakich on Monday June 07 2021, @10:29PM (1 child)
Who's more expendable than Bezos?
La politica e i criminali sono la stessa cosa..
(Score: 3, Touché) by Gaaark on Monday June 07 2021, @10:46PM
An Alexa enabled dildo?
--- Please remind me if I haven't been civil to you: I'm channeling MDC. I have always been here. ---Gaaark 2.0 --
(Score: 1, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday June 08 2021, @12:23AM
If Bezos really wanted to get to space he could buy a ride from SpaceX
(Score: 3, Funny) by coolgopher on Tuesday June 08 2021, @01:50AM
He doesn't have to. Everything already revolves around him.
(Score: 1, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday June 08 2021, @04:56AM
SpaceX gets less money because they are consistently the lowest bidder, despite often doing most of the work. The most frustrating part is that their bargain basement bids are still 50% profit. That is how bad Oldspace has been ripping people off for at least the last forty years.