It’s not enough to let private enterprise take over the operation. Our government needs to stay ahead of our enemies, provide that global leadership and that pride in accomplishments.

Jeff Bezos already had the money and the motivation to build Orbital Reef. Now he also has a rocket to make it happen.

In unusual fashion, Blue Origin scrubbed two New Glenn rocket maiden mission launch attempts within an 18-hour span on Monday — setting the stage for an early Thursday morning try featuring far ...