Dave Limp
Coverage of Dave Limp in the Nexus archive.
- Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is raising external funding for the first time. Read the CEO's email to staff.
Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos in 2000, is raising $10 billion at a $130 billion valuation for the first time, led by CEO Dave Limp, as it aims to catch up with SpaceX. The funding includes a $2 billion contribution from Bezos and is led by Coatue Management.
- Blue Origin has set a very aggressive return-to-flight timeline
Blue Origin's CEO Dave Limp announced the company aims to relaunch before the end of 2026, following a New Glenn rocket explosion at Florida's LC-36A launch site. A preliminary survey confirmed critical infrastructure like propellant tanks and the water tower remain undamaged, which Limp described as 'good luck' for the recovery timeline.
- Blue Origin says rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and key launch pad parts
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a test at Cape Canaveral, but critical fuel tanks and launch pad components were undamaged. CEO Dave Limp stated repairs are feasible, and the company plans to resume flights before year-end. The incident occurred despite NASA recently awarding Blue Origin a contract for Artemis moon missions.
- Blue Origin says rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and key launch pad parts
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine test at Cape Canaveral, but critical components like fuel tanks and the launch pad's support tower were spared. CEO Dave Limp stated the company plans to fly again before year-end, and NASA has a contract for Artemis moon missions using the rocket. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.
- Blue Origin plans to launch New Glenn again this year after explosion
Blue Origin plans to relaunch the New Glenn rocket this year following an explosion. CEO Dave Limp stated that damage to the Florida launchpad was less severe than anticipated, though the cause of the explosion remains unexplained.
- Blue Origin says rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and key launch pad parts
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a test at Cape Canaveral, but fuel tanks and key launch pad components remained undamaged. CEO Dave Limp stated repairs are feasible, and the company aims to resume flights by year-end. The incident impacts NASA's Artemis moon program, which relies on New Glenn for lunar missions.
- Blue Origin CEO says New Glenn will fly again before the year ends
Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp announced via X that the New Glenn rocket will fly again before the year ends. He provided an update on the investigation into the New Glenn launchpad explosion.
- Bezos rocket fell short after cryogenic leak cut engine thrust
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket failed to reach target orbit due to a cryogenic leak that froze a hydraulic line, causing a thrust anomaly during the second stage. The payload, AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 7 satellite, will be deorbited. Nine corrective actions have been implemented, and the FAA will verify changes before the next launch.
- Blue Origin may need external funding to hit ambitious launch targets
Blue Origin may need external funding to meet its ambitious launch targets, as stated by Chief Executive Dave Limp in a recent meeting. The company aims to increase its launch cadence, requiring significant outside investment. This move is partly driven by SpaceX's upcoming initial public offering.