New Glenn, Blue Origin and SpaceX

Blue Origin looks to take on SpaceX dominance with New Glenn launch days away
Nearly a quarter century after its founding, Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is gearing up to launch an orbital rocket for the first time — and finally enter the
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket among Space Coast launches slated for January
Blue Origin wanted to launch its huge New Glenn rocket by the end of 2024, but that didn't happen. Now, it joins seven other launches scheduled for January at the Space Coast. Click for details.
Blue Origin hot fires New Glenn rocket for first time and scores FAA license for test launch
Standing atop Launch Complex 36 (LC-36) at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, the company’s New Glenn rocket conducted a successful 24-second seven-engine hotfire on Friday night (Dec. 27). It was the first time that the entire launch vehicle operated as a integrated system.
New Glenn at it again: Blue Origin rocket sees more prelaunch testing from Cape Canaveral
After completing a possible wet dress rehearsal on Thursday, Blue Origin seemed to be taking what could have been the next step toward the inaugural launch of their New Glenn rocket − a hot fire. This prelaunch test, when it happens, will briefly fire the seven rocket engines. A wet dress rehearsal is when the rocket is fueled but not fired.
Blue Origin completes its last major test to get ready for first New Glenn rocket launch
Blue Origin put its orbital-class New Glenn rocket through its last major test in preparation for the rocket's first-ever launch.
Blue Origin Is Ready to Launch New Glenn Rocket After Critical Test
The company, owned by the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, also received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to launch the vehicle to orbit.
Blue Origin Fires Up Engines on New Rocket Ahead of Debut Launch
Jeff Bezos’ aerospace firm Blue Origin fired up the engines on its massive new rocket, the New Glenn, on Friday — a last critical test needed to pave the way for the vehicle’s debut launch to space.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin New Glenn rocket headed to space, FAA grants license
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin New Glenn rocket is headed to space after being given the green light from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA on Friday issued Blue Origin a Part 450 commercial space launch license,
Blue Origin completes hot fire in Cape Canaveral ahead of maiden New Glenn launch
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is one step closer to lifting off on its maiden voyage. Just before 8 p.m. on Friday evening, the company completed its long awaited hot-fire test, lighting up the pad at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and sending a rumble throughout North Brevard County.
FAA issues launch license for Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket
The FAA says Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin has “met all safety, environmental and other licensing requirements” to launch its heavy-lift rocket New Glenn.
Elon Musk Wishes 'Godspeed' To Jeff Bezos As Blue Origin Prepares For New Glenn Launch
As the test was complete, Blue Origin's billionaire founder Jeff Bezos posted a video of the rocket during the test with a caption, "Next stop launch." His post drew a response from rival and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk who wished him "Godspeed!", an expression used to wish someone starting a journey. Bezos replied with a praying hands emoji.
Blue Origin’s Giant New Rocket Tests Engines, Ready to Join the Commercial Space Race
New Glenn’s engines briefly lit up during a planned test, the final step before the new heavy-lift rocket takes flight, ...
SpaceX to NASA: Space Projects Lifting Off in 2025
This array of missions from NASA, SpaceX, Blue Origin and partners for 2025 reflects a busy year—and a dynamic and collaborative era in space exploration.