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Blue Origin delays 1st New Glenn rocket launch due to rough seas for landing

By Tariq Malik published

Bad weather for a rocket landing has pushed Blue Origin's first New Glenn launch to Jan. 12.

Launches & Spacecraft
a spacesuited astronaut gives thumbs up while a white rocket is lit by spotlights on its launch pad

The 'original' John Glenn gave his 'go' for Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

John Glenn's last correspondence before his death was to approve the use of his name for Blue Origin's first orbital-class rocket. Glenn hailed the booster for what it could enable for spaceflight.

Launches & Spacecraft
Blue Origin's first New Glenn rocket on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Blue Origin to launch its 1st New Glenn rocket on Jan. 10

By Mike Wall published

Blue Origin plans to launch its New Glenn heavy-lift rocket for the first time ever in the wee hours of Friday morning (Jan. 10).

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a white and blue rocket standing on its launch pad at night.

Blue Origin is expected to launch its 1st New Glenn rocket next week, but when?

By Tariq Malik published

The first launch of New Glenn could occur between Jan. 6 and Jan. 12, according to the FAA.

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a large white rocket fires its seven engines on the launch pad as a test

Blue Origin fires up New Glenn rocket for first time in successful pre-launch test

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

Blue Origin fired up its new heavy-lift orbital rocket for the first time just hours after receiving federal clearance to conduct its maiden launch.

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New Glenn: Blue Origin's powerful reusable rocket

By Mike Wall last updated

Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket has a reusable first stage, like those of SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy.

Private Spaceflight

Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket rises on the pad ahead of 1st launch (photo)

By Elizabeth Howell published

The new rocket's maiden flight may be in late 2024.

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Photo of a Blue Origin New Shepard rocket launching the NS-20 space tourist mission in March 2022.

Watch Blue Origin launch 'Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli, 5 others on tourism flight today

By Josh Dinner last updated

Blue Origin's next space tourism mission is launching Nov. 22, with 'Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli. Watch live on Space.com.

Private Spaceflight
Emily Calandrelli, the 100th woman in space, looks down at Earth through a window aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard crew capsule on the NS-28 suborbital mission on Nov. 22, 2024.

Blue Origin crew, including history's 100th woman to fly to space, lands safely (video)

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

"The Space Gal" has become the 100th woman to fly into space. Emily Calandrelli lifted off as one of the six passengers aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard suborbital rocket today (Nov. 22).

Launches & Spacecraft
Photo of a Blue Origin New Shepard rocket launching the NS-20 space tourist mission in March 2022.

Blue Origin space tourist launches: Live mission updates

By Mike Wall last updated

Blue Origin's next space tourist mission hasn't yet been announced yet. Here are live updates of what we know.

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