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flag Secretary Hegseth praised Blue Origin’s defense and lunar projects during a visit highlighting military-private space collaboration.

flag On February 2, 2026, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited Blue Origin’s Florida facility as part of his “Arsenal of Freedom” tour, praising the company’s rapid development of defense-ready launch systems and its role in advancing U.S. space dominance. flag The visit highlighted collaboration between private aerospace firms and the military, with Hegseth emphasizing speed, efficiency, and technological superiority in defense manufacturing. flag He also toured NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, observing final preparations for the Artemis II crewed lunar mission. flag Blue Origin confirmed it is pausing New Shepard tourism flights to focus on its $3.4 billion NASA contract for the Artemis V Blue Moon lunar lander, underscoring a strategic shift toward human space exploration and national security.

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