Well, now we know why he left ULA:
Welcome to Blue Origin, @torybruno. We share a deep belief in supporting our nation with the best technology we can build. Tory brings unmatched experience, and I’m confident he’ll accelerate our ability to deliver on that mission. Glad to have you with us. https://t.co/lBXOGwkKhE
— Dave Limp (@davill) December 26, 2025
“But why would Tory, who was CEO at ULA, take a new job where he’s got a boss instead of being the boss?” some will ask. But Tory did have a boss at his ULA job – two of them, in fact. It’s just that his old bosses weren’t at all interested in providing him what he would need to even try making a long-term go of ULA. His new boss at Blue, in contrast, will be requiring that of him.
Job #1? Get New Glenn certified for War Dept. launch service. Job #2, shoulder ULA aside as the War Dept.’s #2 launch contractor. Boeing and Lock-Mart are about to find out that they would have been far better off keeping Tory inside the tent pissing out than they’re going to be when he’s outside the tent pissing in.