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Named after John Glenn, the Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket promises to revolutionize heavy-lift space missions with its advanced technology. (Blue Origin) Space 

Blue Origin, led by Jeff Bezos, introduces New Glenn rocket, marking a new chapter in space exploration

Adarsh V.K, , ,

Blue Origin, the space technology company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, has reached a major milestone as its New Glenn rocket made its debut on the launch pad at Launch Complex 36 (LC-36). This is the first time the advanced heavy-lift vehicle has been rolled out and erected, offering a preview of what can be expected for upcoming space missions. The new Glenn rocket makes its debut According to a Blue Origin blog post. The New Glenn rocket is poised to play a key role in a number of missions,…

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Blue Origin's latest flight served as a much needed win for the company, which has struggled with executing its most ambitious spaceflight programs. (AFP) Space 

Long-awaited return as Bezos’ Blue Origin successfully launches to space

Febin Mathew,

After a 15-month hiatus, Blue Origin LLC’s space tourism rocket successfully completed a round trip to space, hinting at the possibility of the company resuming its regular flights. This achievement comes after a previous setback during a flight last year. The flight was a much-needed victory for the company, which has struggled to realize its most ambitious spaceflight programs. Although its New Shepard rocket did not carry passengers during Tuesday’s flight, Blue Origin said it plans to resume crew missions in the near future. “After a thorough evaluation of today’s…

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Blue Origin to launch its rocket, Big Shepard. Know what the company has planned. (AFP) Space 

Blue Origin, led by Jeff Bezos, set to return to space with Big Shepard rocket following previous mishap

Nitin Misra,

Blue Origin, the American company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, is set to launch its rocket, Big Shepard, on Monday, marking its return to space after a year-long hiatus following an accident. The launch is scheduled for 8:30 am local time (14H30 GMT) from the west Texas pad, and Blue Origin intends to live stream the event. This mission, called NS-24, does not carry a crew, but rather equipment for scientific experiments, more than half of which Blue Origin developed in collaboration with NASA. In an accident in September 2022,…

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Virgin Galactic's mothership Eve, carrying the rocket-powered plane Unity 22, takes off from Spaceport America, near Truth or Consequences, N.M., Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. Virgin Galactic is taking its first space tourists on a long-delayed rocket ship ride. (AP) Space 

Virgin Galactic Takes Tourists on Historic Journey to the Edge of Space

Adriana Marais,

Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. has achieved a significant milestone as it successfully transported its inaugural private tourists to the outer limits of space. This accomplishment marks a significant step forward in Richard Branson’s ambitious endeavor to establish a “spaceline for Earth.” The VSS Unity spacecraft reached space shortly before 9:30 a.m. local time Thursday, Virgin Galactic said in a live broadcast of the event about an hour after it lifted off from the New Mexico spaceport. The cruise mission, which offered passengers several minutes of weightlessness before landing back on…

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The engine was destined for a ULA rocket. Space 

Blue Origin Investigating Cause of Rocket Engine Explosion During Testing

Sanjay Patil, , ,

Blue Origin, led by Jeff Bezos, continues to face technical challenges as it recently encountered an issue. On June 30th, during a firing test in Texas, a BE-4 engine exploded approximately 10 seconds into the test. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. However, it is worth noting that this engine was intended to be utilized by United Launch Alliance (ULA) for its second Vulcan rocket launch. The investigation is still ongoing. Blue Origin says it has a “proximate cause” for the explosion and is working on unspecified “corrective measures.” The company…

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It's also seeking more partnerships and acquisitions. Space 

Blue Origin to Establish Launch Sites Outside of the US

Adriana Marais, , ,

According to the Financial Times, Blue Origin, owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos, is set to broaden its presence worldwide in the ongoing billionaire space race. The company intends to extend its operations to Europe and other regions, with the primary focus being on establishing an international launch facility. While Blue Origin already has established bases in Texas, Washington, Florida, and Alabama, the specific location for this new facility has yet to be determined. Additionally, the company is actively seeking new acquisitions and partnerships beyond the United States, particularly in sectors…

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Virgin Galactic spaceplane during a research flight on Thursday, June 29, 2023, (AP) Space 

Virgin Galactic Achieves Historic Milestone with Successful Space Flight

Jim Hendler, , , , ,

Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. achieved a significant milestone as it successfully transported paying customers to the outer limits of space, marking a major accomplishment for the company established by Richard Branson nearly twenty years ago. The VSS Unity spacecraft reached space around 9:30 a.m. local time in New Mexico, Virgin Galactic revealed the event live on its website Thursday. It happened about an hour after takeoff, with six people on board, including researchers from the Italian Air Force and the Italian National Research Council. The commercial debut officially brings Virgin…

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The flight's rocket consisted of a single booster, with Blue Origin's NS-23 capsule on top carrying a scientific payload News 

Jeff Bezos’ company Blue Origin will begin spaceflight “soon” after the 2022 crash

Febin Mathew, ,

Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin said on Friday it hopes to resume rocket flights “soon” after an investigation into last year’s crash is completed – but it must wait for US regulators to accept the findings. The company’s New Shepard suborbital rockets intended for space travel, among others, have been grounded after the September 2022 accident, which occurred shortly after liftoff from Texas. The incident marked a setback for the Amazon founder’s company, although observers were encouraged by the fact that if people had been on board, they likely…

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