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Five things to know about New Glenn, Blue Origin's new rocket


Published on 2025-01-13 01:42:18 - MSN
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  • Blue Origin, the US space company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos in 2000, is poised for a historic first: its maiden voyage into orbital space with a brand new rocket, New Glenn. But to reuse the rocket,

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, named after astronaut John Glenn, is a significant step in the company's space exploration ambitions. Here are five key points about it: 1) Reusability: Like SpaceX's Falcon 9, New Glenn is designed to be reusable, with its first stage capable of landing back on Earth for multiple uses, aiming to reduce the cost of space travel. 2) Size and Power: It stands at 98 meters tall, making it one of the largest rockets, and it will be powered by seven BE-4 engines, which use liquid oxygen and liquefied natural gas, offering both high performance and environmental benefits. 3) Payload Capacity: New Glenn can carry up to 45 metric tons to low Earth orbit or 13 metric tons to geostationary transfer orbit, positioning it as a competitor to other heavy-lift rockets. 4) Launch Schedule: Although initially planned for 2020, delays have pushed the first launch to late 2024, with Blue Origin aiming to conduct multiple launches per year once operational. 5) Future Plans: Beyond New Glenn, Blue Origin is developing New Armstrong, an even larger rocket for lunar and Mars missions, indicating their long-term vision for space travel.

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