ET, Blue Originannouncedon Monday.
But no amount of ground testing or mission simulations are a replacement for flying this rocket.
Its time to fly.
New Glenn rocket on its launchpad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, ahead of its inaugural launch.Blue Origin
No matter what happens, well learn, refine, and apply that knowledge to our next launch.
New Glenn relies on seven BE-4 engines, designed by Blue Origin, which haverequired extensive testing and redesign.
The 313-foot-tall (95-meter) rocket has a reusable first stage, powered by seven methane-burning BE-4 engines.
Bezos space company finally got it together last year, moving ahead with preparations for New Glenns debut.
The company replaced Bob Smith as CEO,hiring former Amazon exec David Limp in his position.
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