Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, a 30-story behemoth, successfully launched from Florida on its inaugural mission, marking a significant step in Jeff Bezos's company's bid to challenge SpaceX in the satellite launch market. The mission included a test of the rocket's first stage booster reusability.
Blue Origin 's massive New Glenn rocket successfully launched from Florida on its maiden voyage into space. The 30-story rocket, powered by a reusable first stage fueled by liquid oxygen and methane, lifted off at approximately 2 am ET (0700 GMT) from Blue Origin 's launchpad at Cape Canaveral. This launch marked a significant milestone for Jeff Bezos's space company as it seeks to compete with Elon Musk's SpaceX in the burgeoning satellite launch market.
The initial attempt to launch on Monday was aborted due to ice accumulation on a propellant line. However, Blue Origin confirmed no issues prior to Thursday's successful liftoff. Hundreds of employees gathered at Blue Origin's headquarters in Kent, Washington, and its Cape Canaveral rocket factory to witness the historic moment. Spectators along Florida's east coast, positioned in parks and campsites several miles from the launchpad, erupted in cheers as New Glenn soared into the sky.The mission represents the culmination of a decade-long, multibillion-dollar development effort. A key objective was to demonstrate the reusability of New Glenn's first stage booster by attempting a landing on a barge in the Atlantic Ocean approximately 10 minutes after liftoff. Meanwhile, the rocket's second stage continued its ascent towards orbit. Inside New Glenn's payload bay was the first prototype of Blue Origin's Blue Ring spacecraft, a maneuverable vehicle designed for national security and satellite servicing missions, intended for both Pentagon and commercial customers. Successfully placing this spacecraft in its intended orbit on a maiden launch would be a rare achievement for a space company
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