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Blue Origin prepares New Glenn for second launch and recovery attempt
Blue Origin has rolled out the first stage of its New Glenn rocket to Launch Complex 36 in Florida for its second flight. The mission aims to launch two Mars-bound ESCAPADE spacecraft, with a targeted window in early November. The company plans to recover the booster, named 'Never Tell Me The Odds,' estimating a 75 percent chance of success.
Blue Origin secures NASA contract to deliver lunar rover
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NASA has awarded Blue Origin a contract to transport its VIPER rover to the Moon's south pole. The deal, part of the Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, aims to explore potential water ice resources. The mission is set for late 2024.
Blue Origin successfully test-fires New Glenn rocket engines
Blue Origin conducted a successful hotfire test of its New Glenn rocket's seven BE-4 engines at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The 38-second test marks the final major milestone before the rocket's second launch, potentially as early as November 9. The mission will carry NASA's ESCAPADE probes to study Mars' atmosphere.
Blue Origin plans New Glenn booster landing for moon reuse
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Blue Origin has announced intentions to land and catch the first stage booster of its New Glenn rocket during its next launch, aiming to reuse it for future lunar missions. This move is part of broader efforts to advance reusable rocketry amid the intensifying US-China space race. The company sees this as a key step toward more cost-effective deep space exploration.