"Blue Origin and Sierra Space's Orbital Reef Partnership Faces Uncertain Future"

The partnership between Blue Origin and Sierra Space for the development of the Orbital Reef space station is reportedly facing challenges, with discussions ongoing about a potential end to the partnership. Both companies have prioritized other projects, such as Blue Origin's lunar lander and Sierra Space's spaceplane, leading to the likelihood of them going their separate ways. Blue Origin had previously won a $130 million contract from NASA for design work on Orbital Reef, but there are no current plans to transfer the agreement. Sierra Space continues to develop its LIFE habitat concept, with plans for a demonstration mission in 2026.