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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launches massive New Glenn rocket on first test flight


Published on 2025-01-16 03:02:36 - MSN
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  • Blue Origin launched its massive new rocket on its first test flight Thursday, sending up a prototype satellite to orbit thousands of miles above Earth. Named after the first American to orbit Earth,

Jeff Bezos' aerospace company, Blue Origin, successfully launched the first test flight of its massive New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The rocket, named after NASA astronaut John Glenn, is designed to be reusable and aims to compete with SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets. The test flight, which took place on a specific date not mentioned in the article, was a significant milestone for Blue Origin, showcasing the rocket's ability to lift off and perform its initial ascent. However, the article does not detail the full outcome of the test, such as whether the rocket achieved its intended orbit or if the first stage successfully landed. This launch marks a step forward in Blue Origin's ambition to provide heavy-lift capabilities for both commercial and government payloads, including potential missions to the Moon and Mars.

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