Blue Origin, the rocket company founded by Jeff Bezos, has announced it has successfully completed its first external funding round, raising $10 billion at a staggering valuation of $130 billion. This marks a significant milestone for the company, as it seeks private capital for the first time in its history. The funding round comes amid increased competition in the space industry and follows the recent rise of space stocks, which have been struggling since the SpaceX IPO. The successful fundraising signals a new chapter for Blue Origin as it positions itself in the evolving space race.