Blue Origin says it will build an orbiting mixed-use business park in space

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Orbital Reef is a new commercial space station that Blue Origin says will be operational by the end of the decade. It’s seen here in a promotional photo released by the company.





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Potential customers for the station range from space agencies and high-tech groups to countries that don’t have their own space programs, as well as media and travel companies, the company says.

Several companies are working with Blue Origin on the ambitious space station plan, including Sierra Space, maker of the reusable Dream Chaser spaceplane that is able to land at ordinary airports. Other partners include Boeing, Redwire Space, Genesis Engineering Solutions and Arizona State University.

«Now, anyone can establish an address in orbit,» Blue Origin said. «Orbital Reef expands access, lowers the cost, and provides everything needed to help you operate your business in space.»

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