Jeff Bezos Celebrates Historic Blue Origin Launch with Powerful Fist-Pump Moment
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Jeff Bezos' wife Lauren Sánchez captured a pivotal moment in her husband's life as Blue Origin successfully launched the New Glenn rocket, carrying NASA spacecraft bound for Mars from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The rocket, named after the first American to orbit Earth, John Glenn, achieved a historic milestone with its reusable booster separating and landing safely on Blue Origin's Jacklyn floating platform. The platform is a tribute to Bezos' late mother, Jacklyn Gise Bezos, who passed away in August 2025. Lauren Sánchez shared a series of photos from the launch, including a heartwarming moment of Bezos' fist-pump reaction. Reflecting on the achievement, she praised the Blue Origin team's dedication and discipline, stating, 'Watching New Glenn rise and then land on Jacklyn was so emotional for me.' The successful launch marks a significant step forward for Blue Origin, with the reusable New Glenn rocket designed to minimize waste and reduce costs through its 25-flight minimum capacity. The achievement has garnered widespread praise on social media, with many congratulating the Blue Origin team on their epic milestone.