Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Rocket Reaches Orbit On First Attempt— What To Know
Blue Origin's New Glenn successfully reached orbit on its first-ever flight, putting it in competition with SpaceX for heavy-lift missions.
Jeff Bezos’ Space Ambitions Take Flight as New Rocket Blasts Off
After years of delays, the billionaire’s Blue Origin space company launched its New Glenn rocket early Thursday.
Jeff Bezos’ New Glenn rocket reaches orbit on first test flight
Founded 25 years ago by Bezos, Blue Origin has been launching paying passengers to the edge of space since 2021, including himself. The short hops from Texas use smaller rockets named after the first American in space, Alan Shepard. New Glenn, which honors John Glenn, is five times taller.
New Glenn: Blue Origin’s big rocket launch is... scrubbed
As pointed out by NPR, New Glenn has a similar carrying capacity to SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket, but it stands out with a larger, 23-foot-wide cargo bay. If New Glenn’s launch is successful, it could heat up its rivalry with SpaceX as both companies vie to secure lucrative government contracts.
Blue Origin Launch Canceled: What Does This Mean for SpaceX Rivalry?
Blue Origin scrubs New Glenn's debut launch amid technical issues, keeping SpaceX's lead intact in the commercial space race.
Bezos’ Blue Origin has successfully launched its New Glenn rocket to orbit − a feat 15 years in the making
(THE CONVERSATION) Just past 2 a.m. Eastern time on Jan. 16, 2025, a new rocket blasted off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. By reaching orbit, Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket launch has marked a milestone for a commercial space company that has big ambitions.
Why Messy SpaceX and Blue Origin Launches Are Actually Good News
Flawed rocket launches by SpaceX and Blue Origin still leave both companies in position to dominate the space sector.
Bezos’ Landmark Blue Origin Launch Presages an Even Harder Test
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin LLC stunned the space industry this week, launching a brand-new rocket taller than the Statue of Liberty into orbit on its first try.
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A powerful potential challenger to SpaceX’s rocket dominance is poised to launch
The new target launch time was announced after Blue Origin chose to wave off plans to get New Glenn off the ground in the early hours of Sunday morning. The company said weather conditions at sea ...
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