Blue Origin Is Ready to Launch New Glenn Rocket After Critical Test

Published On Dec 27, 2024, 11:21 PM

Blue Origin, owned by Jeff Bezos, has successfully completed a critical test for its New Glenn rocket, conducting a 24-second hot fire of its engines at Cape Canaveral. Although a launch date has not been officially announced, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a launch license, indicating that the first flight could occur as soon as January 6, 2025.

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This successful test and impending launch could bolster investor confidence in Blue Origin's future endeavors and potential contracts in the aerospace sector.

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