Two people have sued Blue Origin over the past year claiming the company discriminates against older workers, according to a recent report from TechCrunch. 'What a remarkable opportunity, not only to have this adventure but to do it with my best friend,' Mark Bezos said.Two people have sued Blue Origin over age discrimination claims, TechCrunch first reported.Ī former engineer said he was told to seek out younger hires, according to a September lawsuit.Ī spokesperson for Blue Origin did not respond to a request for comment. Mark Bezos said he wasn’t expecting his famous older brother to be on the flight - let alone both of them together. That opened up the slot for Daemen, a college-bound student whose father was among the unsuccessful bidders.īezos announced last month that his brother would also join the milestone mission. The mystery winner bowed out of Tuesday's launch because of a scheduling conflict. The company has yet to open ticket sales to the public and is filling upcoming flights with those who took part in last month's $28 million charity auction for the fourth capsule seat. RELATED: Virgin Galactic launches Richard Branson, 5 others into space Unlike Branson’s piloted rocket plane, Bezos’ capsule was completely automated and required no official staff on board for the up-and-down flight. New Shepard reached an altitude of roughly 66 miles - more than 10 miles higher than Branson's Virgin Galactic trip.

(Photo credit: FOX)īezos became the second billionaire to ride his own rocket after Richard Branson’s ride on July 11. Oliver Daemen, Wally Funk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Bezos will be on New Shepard’s first human flight.

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