Blue Origin

Blue Origin's chief executive says the company has 'a path to launch this year' as it works to rebuild its launch pad. The statement comes after the company had to repair pad infrastructure following its last flight, and signals confidence that New Shepard suborbital flights will resume before the end of the year.

A Space Summit has been held at Blue Origin's Rocket Park, drawing attention to space policy discussions hosted at the company's facility. Details about the speakers, outcomes and attendees have not yet been made widely available, but the choice of venue points to a focus on commercial spaceflight and the growing role of private companies in national space strategy.