Elon Musk is no stranger to controversy. As one of the world’s richest and most influential figures, his ventures often intersect with politics, shaping debates on technology, economy, and public policy.

Nearly 25 years after Jeff Bezos founded Blue Origin, the company is finally poised to send its first rocket to orbit. New Glenn could lift off as early as next week.

A rocket is expected to be launched at a launchpad in Florida that has been inactive for almost two decades. A new rocket about 98 meters long, developed by Blue Origin, is being prepared for the first flight,