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space exploration Jeff bezos space exploration Jeff bezos Jeff Bezos launches to space aboard New Shepard rocket ship He was accompanied by Mark Bezos, his brother, Wally Funk, an 82-year-old pioneer of the space race, and an 18-year-old student. They travelled in a capsule with the biggest windows flown in space, offering stunning views of the Earth. When the capsule touched back down after the 10-minute, 10-second flight, Jeff Bezos exclaimed: "Best day ever!" New Shepard, built by Bezos' company Blue Origin, is designed to serve the burgeoning market for space tourism. Amazon founder Mr Bezos - and other participants in the "billionaire space race" - have been criticised for offering what some see as joy rides for the super-wealthy. Critics say the money could be spent on pay rises for employees or fighting climate change However, Mr Bezos insist...