Blue Origin Bolsters National Security Efforts With Appointment Of Tory Bruno As President Of …

In a strategic move to bolster its national security endeavors, Blue Origin has appointed Tory Bruno as president of national security, tasked with spearheading a newly formed national security group. This development comes on the heels of Bruno’s departure as president and CEO of United Launch Alliance (ULA), where he spent nearly a decade overseeing the Atlas, Delta, and Vulcan programs.

As president of national security at Blue Origin, Bruno will report directly to CEO Dave Limp. Bruno’s arrival at Blue Origin signals a sharper focus on national security, as the company seeks to translate recent contract wins into operational momentum. Notably, Blue Origin has secured positions on major U. S. Space Force launch vehicles, including the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 2 contract, which allows it to compete for high-value missions between fiscal years 2025 and 2029. However, the company’s New Glenn rocket has yet to complete the flight milestones required for full NSSL certification, a hurdle that rivals have already cleared.

The Space Force’s Phase 3 Lane 2 awards saw SpaceX and ULA selected as primary launch providers, while Blue Origin was positioned as a third provider. Lane 2 missions involve demanding orbits and must-go payloads, with launches typically contracted years ← →