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Blue Origin New Glenn (1st stage)

Blue Origin · Reusable Launch Vehicle (Booster) · USA · Digital Age (2010–present)

Blue Origin New Glenn (1st stage) — Reusable Launch Vehicle (Booster)
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New Glenn is a family of launch vehicles developed and operated by the American company Blue Origin. The rocket has two configurations, one operational and one under development, both using a two stage partially reusable design with a seven-meter (23 ft) diameter.

Specifications

Category
Space
Sub-Category
Launch Vehicle
Domain
Dual-Use
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Blue Origin
Operator
Blue Origin / commercial
Primary Role
Reusable Launch Vehicle (Booster)
Status
In Service
Service Entry
2024
Engine
7x BE-4 LOX/LNG engines (booster)
Thrust / Power
3,850,000 lbf
Launch
Ground/Sea
Length (ft)
321.5
Wingspan (ft)
23
MTOW (lb)
3200000
Payload (lb)
99000
Service Ceiling (ft)
870000
Max Speed (mph)
17000
Max Speed (Mach)
25