# lunar development

Blue Origin Halts New Shepard Suborbital Flights for Two Years to Focus on Crew‑Rated Lunar Work

Blue Origin will pause New Shepard suborbital flights for at least two years to reallocate resources toward developing crewed lunar capabilities. The decision prioritizes long‑term lunar ambitions over near‑term suborbital operations, with implications for customers, competitors and the evolving space industry landscape.