New Glenn

Space

Video: New Glenn rocket blasts into orbit

Another major contender has entered the launch business as Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket roared into orbit today. At 2:03 am EST, the heavy launcher lifted off from Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.

Space

Watch: Second stage of New Glenn rocket completes hot-fire test

Blue Origin has conducted the first hot-fire static test of the fully integrated second stage of the company's New Glenn orbital rocket. The 15-second test took place on September 23, 2024 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Blue Origin has previously targeted 2020 for the first flight of the New Glenn rocket

Space

US Air Force backs Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket with $500 million contract

Jeff Bezos has high hopes for his New Glenn rocket and its development has just received a nice helping hand. The US Air Force today announced it will handing Bezo’s space company Blue Origin half a billion dollars as part of its plan to usher in a new generation of heavy lift boosters.