Things are really not looking so hot for BlueOrigin if they do not get the Human Landing System for the Moon contract. They seem to focus on that, but I think

Things are really not looking so hot for BlueOrigin if they do not get the Human Landing System for the Moon contract. They seem to focus on that, but I think most space fans, don't want them to get it. The Dynetics lander and the SpaceX lander are far more popular. BlueOrigin plan seems very politically focused, the literally put together a group of the most powerful companies in terms of lobbying. But partnering with these old space companies, basically also lead to their bid being almost as expensive as the other two together. Unfortunately for them, NASA has the authority to do the selection, not congress. So the influence is not that direct. However, congress can of course still try to influence the results with back channels, they could just tell NASA, pick this or you will not get the funding. Arguably congress influence Crew selection, SerraNevada was both cheaper and arguably better for NASA. Based on performance score SerraNevada should have gotten it. Back then it was still viable to claim that Boeing had higher 'mission assurance'. I have no problem with BlueOrigin, but I don't think they deserve a human lander contact. Their design is not that amazing, their cost is high and they don't have a history of amazing performance that would recommend them, neither does their main partner (the opposite actually). Bezos will still have to spend a number of billions on this, even when New Glenn flies, BlueOrigin will continue to bleed money for quite a while.