Blue Origin launches world's largest ball of twine into orbit, because who needs space travel when you can take Instagram-worthy pics?

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<p>KENT, WA—In an effort to attract new customers by generating more enthusiasm for space tourism among the general populace, civilian spaceflight operator Blue Origin confirmed Friday it had launched the world’s largest ball of twine into orbit around the Earth. “Many people who find the idea of space travel exciting are disappointed once they realize [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://theonion.com/blue-origin-to-increase-space-tourism-by-launching-worlds-largest-ball-of-twine-into-orbi...