Blue Origin has successfully conducted a hotfire test of its New Glenn rocket, marking a significant step towards its inaugural launch. While the company remains tight-lipped on the exact launch date, the test paves the way for the rocket to take flight in the coming days. The New Glenn, standing over 320 feet tall, is designed to be partially reusable with a first stage capable of at least 25 missions. Its maiden flight, NG-1, will feature a payload mass simulator and a Blue Ring Pathfinder.
Blue Origin has successfully performed a hotfire of its New Glenn rocket, paving the way for the vehicle's first launch in the coming days.
FAA Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation Kelvin Coleman said,"By working closely with Blue Origin, the FAA issued this new launch license well in advance of the statutory deadline for the historic maiden flight of New Glenn." That said, it will be an undeniably impressive sight when the first New Glenn finally leaves the pad. The rocket stands over 320 feet high, shorter than NASA's Saturn V and SpaceX's Starship. Seven BE-4 engines power the first stage, and the second stage uses two BE-3U engines.Similar to SpaceX's Falcon 9, the vehicle is designed to be partially reusable, with the first stage planned to land on a downrange sea-based platform.
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