Blue Origin

High school (ages 12+)
Space & Astronomy

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/blue-origin

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is Blue Origin known for?Development of the Blue Moon human lunar lander
2. What is the company headquarters?Kent, Washington, USA
3. What is the founding year?2000
4. What is Blue Origin and who started it?Blue Origin is a company that builds rockets to explore space. It was started in 2000 by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
5. How does Blue Origin make rockets reusable?The New Shepard rocket uses a booster that lands vertically after it separates from the capsule. This booster can be used again for future launches.

Vertical Takeoff and Vertical Landing (VTVL): A rocket launch and landing method where the vehicle ascends and descends vertically.
Heavy-Lift Launch Vehicle: A rocket capable of carrying substantial payloads into Earth orbit or beyond.
Commercial Space Station: A space station primarily operated by private companies for research, tourism, or other commercial purposes.