Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Set for First Launch from Cape Canaveral on January 10, 2025

Jan 6, 2025, 08:39 PM

Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, is set to launch its New Glenn rocket for the first time on January 10, 2025, from Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The launch window opens at 1 a.m. EST. The mission, named NG-1, will carry the Blue Ring Pathfinder payload, aimed at testing key systems for future missions. This launch marks a significant step for Blue Origin as it seeks to compete with SpaceX in the commercial space race. The New Glenn rocket, standing at 98 meters tall, will attempt to land its first stage on a sea-based platform named Jacklyn in the Atlantic Ocean, a challenging endeavor for a debut flight.