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In the timespan of about 24 hours, we just got more information on New Glenn and its first launch than practically the entirety of this rocket’s program. Right now New Glenn hardware is vertical on the launchpad including its booster which has been confirmed as flight hardware. This comes in addition to new info on its landing barge, maiden flight profile, plans to launch twice this year, and much more. Here I will go more in-depth into the recent rollout, all the new insights, what to expect in the coming months, and more.
Full article here - https://thespacebucket.com/new-glenn-...
New Glenn’s reusable first stage aims for a minimum of 25 missions and will land on a sea-based platform located roughly 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) downrange. Why is reusability so important? It reduces waste and radically lowers cost per launch to increase access to space.
planned was autumn 2019...Any update as to when the first launch of the New Glenn is?
Excited to team with SERA, the Space Exploration & Research Agency, to support such an inspiring initiative that makes space more accessible to so many countries! We’re looking forward to flying these future astronauts on #NewShepard and hearing their perspectives about the wonders of space.
SERA is excited to announce a partnership with
@BlueOrigin to develop a human space flight program for citizens of nations who have historically lacked access to space. Our first mission has reserved all six seats on a New Shepard flight.
NS-25 is targeting liftoff from Launch Site One on Sunday, May 19. The launch window opens at 8:30 AM CDT / 13:30 UTC. Learn more about the symbolism embedded in our New Shepard #NS25 mission patch: https://bit.ly/3J1Z8Hc
So New Shepard #NS25 actually launched on schedule May 19.... re-entry was successful with 2 of 3 parachutes opening (the 3rd chute is for safety redundancy, go figure).
For a while now Blue Origin has been keeping to themselves for the most part while they construct and test New Glenn, a next-generation heavy-lift launch vehicle meant to become the company’s workhorse and future. With a reusable booster and significant payload capabilities, it’s hoping to become a large competitor within the industry, offering low prices and reliability.
However, that’s a lot easier said than done, and considering this will be the company’s first truly orbital-capable rocket, it will need to prove itself starting with a maiden flight. Based on comments from Blue Origin, this first launch attempt could happen as soon as around 5 months from now. Here I will go more in-depth into New Glenn’s progress, progress on the booster’s landing ship, the launch date, and more.
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0:38 - New Developments
Is the real rocket still nowhere to be seen?
don't knowIs the real rocket still nowhere to be seen?