Tory Bruno’s Sudden Exit From ULA Ends With Surprise Move To Blue Origin

The space industry was abuzz with news of a high-profile departure, and then, a swift reappearance. Tory Bruno, the former CEO of United Launch Alliance (ULA), had resigned from his position, citing a desire to pursue another opportunity. The announcement sent shockwaves through the industry, with many left wondering what prompted his sudden exit.

Four days later, the mystery was solved. Blue Origin, a company that has been both a partner and competitor to ULA, announced that Bruno had joined their team as president of national security. In this new role, Bruno will spearhead Blue Origin’s newly formed National Security Group, reporting directly to CEO Dave Limp. Bruno’s appointment comes as no surprise to those familiar with his impressive background.

With unmatched experience in the field, he is poised to accelerate Blue Origin’s mission to deliver innovative and urgently needed capabilities to the nation. As Limp noted, “Tory brings unmatched experience, and I’m confident he’ll accelerate our ability to deliver on that mission.” Bruno’s journey to Blue Origin is not without its irony.

During his tenure at ULA, he forged a significant partnership with the company, announcing an agreement to purchase Blue Origin’s BE-4 engine for ULA’s next-generation launch vehicle, later named Vul ← →