Bloomberg Talks Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp Talks Lunar Project Focus
Feb 18, 2026
Dave Limp, CEO of Blue Origin and longtime Amazon executive, leads the company’s push for lunar landers and sustained moon presence. He discusses shifting focus from New Shepard to Moon missions. He outlines cargo-to-crew lander plans, rebuilding domestic aerospace supply chains, and the race to return by 2028. He emphasizes competition, lunar resources, and long-term lunar industry possibilities.
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U.S. Launch Capacity Is Constrained
- The U.S. currently lacks sufficient launch capacity while global adversaries heavily invest in space.
- Blue Origin paused New Shepard work to repurpose talent toward lunar and launch capabilities for national competitiveness.
New Shepard Paused For Lunar Focus
- Blue Origin paused New Shepard flights despite strong civilian interest and backlog.
- Dave Limp says they will likely return to that business but prioritized lunar work for now.
Rebuild Vertical Manufacturing Capability
- Rebuild a vertically integrated aerospace supply chain to scale production reliably.
- Focus on making the manufacturing partner that can produce hundreds or thousands, not just prototypes.