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SpaceNorth AmericaSep 02, 2026

NASA Bets $700 Million On Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin For Mars Missions

NASA awarded Blue Origin roughly $700 million for Mars mission support. The deal expands Jeff Bezos' company role in deep-space exploration. It reflects growing reliance on commercial providers for major programs. The award strengthens Blue Origin's spaceflight portfolio.

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