{"id":17253,"date":"2023-10-16T17:51:12","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T09:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/blue-origin-unveils-blue-ring-a-multi-use-space-platform-to-aid-missions-to-earth-orbit-and-beyond\/"},"modified":"2023-10-16T17:51:12","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T09:51:12","slug":"blue-origin-unveils-blue-ring-a-multi-use-space-platform-to-aid-missions-to-earth-orbit-and-beyond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/blue-origin-unveils-blue-ring-a-multi-use-space-platform-to-aid-missions-to-earth-orbit-and-beyond\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue Origin unveils \u2018Blue Ring,\u2019 a multi-use space platform to aid missions to Earth orbit and beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full-width\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.geekwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/blue_ring_101623-630x354.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-794885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.geekwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/blue_ring_101623-630x354.jpg 630w, https:\/\/cdn.geekwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/blue_ring_101623-1260x709.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/cdn.geekwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/blue_ring_101623-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.geekwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/blue_ring_101623-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.geekwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/blue_ring_101623-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\"><figcaption data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"wp-element-caption\">A not-to-scale rendering of Blue Origin\u2019s Blue Ring in space. (Blue Origin Image)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Blue Origin unveiled plans for a new spacecraft platform designed to serve as a multi-use, multi-mission way station providing services that span hosting, transportation, refueling, data relay, logistics, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Amazon founder Jeff Bezos\u2019 Kent, Wash.-based space venture is calling the platform Blue Ring, and it\u2019s being developed by a new Blue Origin business unit called In-Space Systems, according to a Monday blog post.<\/p>\n<p>Blue Ring would serve commercial and government customers with in-space logistics and delivery, including cloud computing capability, for missions in medium Earth orbit out to the cislunar region and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBlue Ring addresses two of the most difficult challenges in spaceflight today: growing space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit,\u201d Paul Ebertz, senior vice president of In-Space Systems, said in a statement. \u201cWe\u2019re offering our customers the ability to easily access and maneuver through a variety of orbits cost-effectively while having access to critical data to ensure a successful mission.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The platforms will be powered by a hybrid chemical and solar-electric propulsion system, designed and mostly manufactured by Blue Origin, Aviation Week reported.<\/p>\n<p>While the dimensions of Blue Ring were not revealed, the platform would harness electric power from roll-out solar arrays that span about 144 feet. A single Blue Ring could carry more than 6,660 pounds of payloads, Aviation Week said.<\/p>\n<p>Aviation Week also reported that Blue Ring engines would not be repurposed from Blue Origin\u2019s current engine line in use on the New Shepard suborbital system and other craft.<\/p>\n<p>Blue Origin is set to get a new CEO, as former Amazon devices chief Dave Limp is taking over the top job on Dec. 4.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A not-to-scale rendering of Blue Origin\u2019s Blue Ring in space. (Blue Origin Image) Blue Origin unveiled plans for a new spacecraft platform designed to serve as a multi-use, multi-mission way station providing services that span hosting, transportation, refueling, data relay, logistics, and more. 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