WASHINGTON, D.C. — The private space firm founded by Internet entrepreneur Jeff Bezos claimed a breakthrough for its space travel efforts Tuesday with the launch of a reusable rocket.
Bezos announced the milestone with his first Twitter message following the launch and return of the rocket by his firm, Blue Origin.
and noted that any mission would need to achieve greater velocity for a true space mission.
By Rob Lever
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