easy target for critics, it is merely a billionaire taking advantage of his wealth to go for a joy ride in space. if he has his vision continued, there will be much more to come. i have to tell you, out here in rough terrain west texas in horn, they re excited. blue origin has created impact for the surrounding community. glad you brought up criticism. in the press conference, did bezos address the idea his massive wealth, richest person on earth when on earth could be put to better use than just for now essentially going into space with his brother and some other folks? reporter: i think we heard some key acknowledgments from bezos that kind of answered that question in their own right. number one, he did thank customers of amazon allowing him to go on the flight, to make this investment in space travel