Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Set for First Launch from Cape Canaveral on Sunday

Jan 11, 2025, 03:28 AM

Blue Origin, the aerospace company founded by Jeff Bezos, is set to launch its New Glenn rocket for the first time on Sunday. The launch is scheduled to take place from Cape Canaveral in Florida, with a 3-hour launch window opening between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. ET. The mission aims to place the Blue Ring Pathfinder satellite into orbit, a spacecraft designed for satellite servicing and national security missions as part of the Defense Innovation Unit's efforts. Following the launch, Blue Origin plans to land the rocket's booster on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The successful launch of New Glenn would mark a significant milestone for Blue Origin, positioning it to compete with SpaceX in the satellite launch market and potentially launch Amazon's Kuiper satellite constellation.