Blue Origin's New Glenn: A Giant Leap Closer to Launch
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is on track to launch before the end of 2024, bringing us closer to a future of affordable space access.
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Blue Origin's New Glenn: A Giant Leap Closer to Launch
Blue Origin is poised to make history with the imminent launch of its colossal New Glenn rocket. The company has confirmed that it's on track to send this powerful vehicle soaring into space before the end of 2024. A Crucial Test A pivotal moment in New Glenn's journey is the upcoming "hot fire" test. This critical trial will involve igniting all seven of the rocket's BE-4 engines simultaneously, simulating the intense power generated during liftoff. Successful completion of this test will pave the way for the integration of the fairing, the protective shell that encases the payload during ascent. Jeff Bezos' Vision Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos envisions a future where New Glenn plays a pivotal role in reducing the cost of space access. By significantly lowering launch costs, Bezos aims to enable the transition of polluting industries into orbit, a bold and ambitious goal. New Glenn's Capabilities Standing at an impressive 320 feet tall, New Glenn is designed…