It is important to note that despite never having reached orbital space or orbital velocity that Blue Origin has already gathered in billions of dollars in government contracts. And trying a "moon shot" on your first attempt is not the smartest thing I have ever heard of. This is not all...
It is worth noting that this will be the FIRST attempt by Blue Origin to reach true outer space or escape velocity. Yet they have managed to secure billions in NASA and federal contracts for spaceflight. Doesn't that seem odd?