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Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Set for 2025 Launch

1/7/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket will launch on January 10, 2025, from Cape Canaveral, with a backup on January 12.
The mission includes the Blue Ring Pathfinder, a U.S. Department of Defense prototype, for a six-hour test flight.
At 320 feet tall, New Glenn can carry 45 metric tons to low Earth orbit, exceeding Falcon 9's capacity.
The first stage will attempt a vertical landing on the drone ship Jacklyn, similar to SpaceX's approach.
This launch signifies Blue Origin's entry into the orbital market, increasing competition with SpaceX for satellite contracts.

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Historical Context

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, launching January 10, 2025, marks a pivotal moment in space competition, reminiscent of the early 1960s space race. Just as NASA's Mercury missions established the U.S. as a leader in space, New Glenn aims to challenge SpaceX's dominance in satellite launches.

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Story summary

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket will launch on January 10, 2025, from Cape Canaveral, with a backup on January 12.
The mission includes the Blue Ring Pathfinder, a U.S. Department of Defense prototype, for a six-hour test flight.
At 320 feet tall, New Glenn can carry 45 metric tons to low Earth orbit, exceeding Falcon 9's capacity.
The first stage will attempt a vertical landing on the drone ship Jacklyn, similar to SpaceX's approach.
This launch signifies Blue Origin's entry into the orbital market, increasing competition with SpaceX for satellite contracts.

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