Blue Origin Raises First Funds. Its Valuation Is A Fraction Of SpaceX.

Blue Origin is looking to cash in on the recent hype around space stocks, following SpaceX's IPO last month. Jeff Bezos' rocket company is raising $10 billion, NYT Dealbook reported Wednesday, as Blue Origin plans to ramp up operations while playing an increasingly-critical role in NASA's upcoming missions. Space stocks were mixed early Wednesday. Blue Origin aims to raise $10…