Blue Origin, the space venture founded by Jeff Bezos, is considering its first external fundraising to meet ambitious launch targets. CEO Dave Limp informed employees that the company would need significant capital to increase its launch cadence, which exceeds what a single investor could provide. This move comes as Blue Origin prepares for increased competition with SpaceX, especially in securing large commercial contracts and developing a lunar lander for NASA's Artemis program. The company recently achieved a milestone with its New Glenn heavy-lift rocket, which is expected to reach orbit for the first time in January 2025. Limp noted that demonstrating strong economic viability would be crucial, and external funding is one of several options being explored. The potential fundraising could also assist employees in exercising stock options, similar to strategies employed by OpenAI and SpaceX.