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by wiremine 3865 days ago
From what the website says, one of their main goals is a commercial "astronaut experience". In that case, they're only aiming for 100km. [1]

This flight confirms they have achieved that goal, correct?

[1] https://www.blueorigin.com/astronaut-experience

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>> From what the website says, one of their main goals is a commercial "astronaut experience". In that case, they're only aiming for 100km.

But SpaceShipOne achieved that back in 2004.

True, although Virgin Galactic haven't commercialized it either, correct?
Not least because the vehicle was destroyed, killing the pilot.
And in a more energy-efficient and elegant manner.