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Watch Blue Origin launch its 1st New Glenn rocket early Jan. 16 in a free livestream
By Mike Wall last updated
Blue Origin plans to launch the debut mission of its powerful New Glenn rocket early Thursday morning (Jan. 16), and you can watch the action live.

What time is Blue Origin's 1st New Glenn rocket launch on Jan. 16?
By Tariq Malik last updated
Blue Origin will launch its first-ever New Glenn rocket on Jan. 16. Here's what time it will fly and where to look to watch it.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.
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