Blue Origin's New Glenn Launches New Heavy-Lift Rocket Era

New Glenn view of Earth

The New Glenn’s second stage captured an image of Earth as it achieved orbit during the rocket’s first flight.

Credit: Blue Origin
The U.S. has entered a new era of heavy-lift launch—one of choice. The inaugural flight of privately owned Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket also kicks off what promises to be a busy year for developers. More than 20 new launch systems of different payload capabilities could achieve their first flights...
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