Blue Origin reaches orbit on first flight of its titanic New Glenn rocket

Bypassing engine chill issues and a wayward boat, Blue Origin got to T-0.

Jan 16, 2025 - 09:02
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Blue Origin reaches orbit on first flight of its titanic New Glenn rocket

Early on Thursday morning, a Saturn V-sized rocket ignited its seven main engines, a prelude to lifting off from Earth.

But then, the New Glenn rocket didn't move.

And still, the engines produced their blue flame, furiously burning away methane.

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