Competition like that seen between Blue Origin and SpaceX is key to rapid progress in space.

We endorse Blue Origin and Jeff Bezos' vision of 'millions of people living and working in space' - this is the heart and soul of the NSS Roadmap to Space Settlement.

Blue Origin's successful capsule escape demonstration represents a material step toward a fully re-usable sub-orbital vehicle.

NSS is pleased that VP Pence has provided a strong endorsement for public-private partnerships in space.

NSS has strongly supported competition in both the NASA Commercial Re-supply Services program and the Commercial Crew program.

NSS is delighted to support the New Horizons mission by helping to share this exciting milestone in space exploration with the general public in America and around the world.