CenTex Raptor Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 It looks like there are many Ford vehicles that support Blue Origin, watching the recovery of the capsule. Looked like a Raptor was first to arrive (Gen3 LFG?), and possibly an Expedition. Also looked like a number of the new Broncos. Curious if there is an "official" relationship? Not surprising they are using a Raptor and Broncos to get across that terrain in Van Horn to get to the passengers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenTex Raptor Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 Upon closer inspection, it looks like they are not Broncos, but from a company called Rivian, all electric. Seems like they should be using the Lightning... maybe not available and they wanted something similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voidoid Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Jeff Bezos has a 20% stake in Rivian- hence their presence. Anything but Tesla! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenTex Raptor Posted December 12, 2021 Author Share Posted December 12, 2021 11 hours ago, voidoid said: Jeff Bezos has a 20% stake in Rivian- hence their presence. Anything but Tesla! That explains why the announcers kept saying it, over and over… more marketing! At first I thought what they were calling it was related to the function of driving.them to the rocket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomcat68 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 The Fords are probably there due to their support of Rivian, kind of making them an "in law" of the Amazon/Rivian marriage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerLS Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 On 12/11/2021 at 11:48 AM, voidoid said: Anything but Tesla! Yeah, considering that Blue Origin (Bezos) and SpaceX (Musk) are direct competitors, it's hardly surprising that Blue Origin wouldn't be using the competition's vehicles in their ground support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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