Jeff Bezos, the billionaire founder of Amazon, is currently going through a remarkable phase in his personal life. Recent developments have brought him immense success and joy. On the professional front, Bezos's company, Blue Origin, was selected by NASA to build a moon landing system for the Artemis V mission. This significant achievement positions him in direct competition with his rival Elon Musk in the space exploration realm. The chosen lander will undergo testing to ensure its safety before astronauts embark on the mission in 2029.
Blue Origin, led by Jeff Bezos, has secured a significant contract known as the Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) worth $3.4 billion. During a press conference, John Couluris, the vice president of lunar transport at Blue Origin, mentioned that the company would be contributing an amount exceeding the contract value. This achievement marks a triumphant moment for Bezos, as it erases the previous setback he faced against Elon Musk and SpaceX.
In 2021, NASA had awarded SpaceX the Human Landing System (HLS) contract for the Artemis III mission, amounting to $2.9 billion. SpaceX, like Blue Origin, will also make additional contributions beyond the contract value. Blue Origin had filed a complaint against NASA, alleging that the space agency had chosen a single company instead of the two it had originally suggested. However, Musk dismissed the legal battle, stating that one cannot litigate their way to the moon, regardless of the quality of their legal representation.
The U.S. Court of Federal Claims dismissed the lawsuit related to the contract dispute.
Furthermore, on the professional front, Amazon has made a remarkable recovery from its challenging year in 2022, when the company's stock plummeted by 49.6%. The market capitalization had dipped below the significant milestone of $1 trillion. However, those difficult times now feel distant as the stock has surged by 38.4% this year, pushing the market value to $1.18 trillion as of the latest update.
This upward trajectory in the stock market is also advantageous for Jeff Bezos, whose personal fortune is heavily tied to his stake in Amazon. As of May 22, the billionaire's net worth stands at $139 billion, with a remarkable increase of $31.9 billion this year, as reported by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Bezos Receives Controversial Superyacht Amidst Celebration and Engagement Rumors
In a culmination of recent events, Jeff Bezos has finally taken possession of his highly-discussed superyacht, the Koru. Measuring a staggering 127 meters in length and 16 meters in width, this magnificent vessel was under construction in the Netherlands since 2021 and is valued at nearly $500 million. The yacht had sparked controversy due to concerns over dismantling part of the Rotterdam bridge to accommodate its passage, but ultimately, no dismantling was required.
Adding to the excitement, recent tabloid photos have captured Bezos, 59, and his girlfriend Lauren Sanchez, 53, enjoying a vacation aboard the lavish yacht in Europe.
However, the trip holds an even more joyful occasion. According to reports from the New York Post, Bezos and Sanchez are now engaged. Allegedly, Bezos proposed to Sanchez aboard the Koru.
"The couple is now said to be planning their wedding," shared sources close to the influential pair, as reported by the New York Post.
Jeff Bezos and Mackenzie Scott Finalize Divorce, with Scott Receiving Billions in Amazon Stock
In a Twitter announcement in January 2019, Jeff Bezos, the renowned founder of Amazon, and his wife of 25 years, Mackenzie Scott, revealed their decision to divorce. This rare glimpse into Bezos' personal life shed light on the man behind the transformation of Amazon from a humble online bookstore to a global e-commerce powerhouse.
Following the announcement, the divorce proceedings swiftly concluded, with Mackenzie Scott receiving a substantial settlement. She was awarded a 4% stake in Amazon, which was valued at over $38 billion at the time. Additionally, Scott confirmed that Bezos would retain 75% of their Amazon stock and maintain voting control over her shares, acknowledging his continued contributions to the incredible companies he helped build.
Jeff Bezos and Mackenzie Scott are proud parents to four children.
In addition to their high-profile divorce, Jeff Bezos found himself in the center of a tabloid scandal. The National Enquirer obtained intimate photos of the billionaire, and it was revealed by the Wall Street Journal that Michael Sanchez, the brother of Bezos' new girlfriend, was involved in selling the photos to the tabloid. It was reported that Sanchez's sister had shared these photos with him.
Since the scandal, the media has closely followed the Bezos-Sanchez couple, capturing their moments together in various headlines. From vacation snapshots to attending an NFL game after Amazon Prime secured the rights to broadcast Thursday Night Football, the tabloids have featured their public outings. The couple has also been seen in the company of other celebrities and even gave a joint interview on CNN last year, where they discussed their charitable endeavors.
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