Blue Origin expands private-public partnership with Air Force Research Laboratory on rocket propulsion

WHAT CHINWAGY KNOWS

The collaboration
is confirmed.

Blue Origin and AFRL expanded their private-public partnership through a CRADA covering transfer and study of advanced rocket-propulsion hardware and engineering artifacts, alongside continuing BE-7 engine testing.

Current status

Official collaboration

Known availability

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

Place

Edwards Air Force Base, California, United States

Source checked

September 15, 2026