Blue Origin expands private-public partnership with AFRL for advanced rocket propulsion technology

WHAT CHINWAGY KNOWS

The collaboration
is confirmed.

Blue Origin and AFRL announced an expanded private-public partnership and CRADA covering transfer of advanced rocket-propulsion hardware and engineering artifacts, alongside continued BE-7 engine testing at AFRL.

Current status

Official collaboration

Known availability

The official source confirms the collaboration; timing details remain under review.

Place

Edwards, California, United States

Source checked

September 16, 2026