If Blue Origin wants to give SpaceX a run for its money, it has a lot of catching up to do
Blue Origin scored a major win with its New Glenn rocket launch, but SpaceX still leads the space industry with a Falcon fleet and upcoming Starship.
5 things to know for Jan. 16: Gaza deal, Biden’s farewell address, LA wildfires, Stock market, Blue Origin launch
Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. 1. Gaza deal. After more than 15 months of bitter war in Gaza and uncertainty over the fate of the hos
Netanyahu says deal to release Hamas-held hostages has been reached
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday a deal to return hostages held in the Gaza Strip has been reached.
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Reaches Orbit: What It Means For Space Exploration
Blue Origin has launched its New Shepard rocket—a reusable sub-orbital rocket used for space tourism—27 times. It's named after Alan Shepard, the first American in space. Bezos flew in New Shepard on July 20, 2021, crossing the Kármán line, the dividing line between Earth’s atmosphere and outer space.
Blue Origin Launch Canceled: What Does This Mean for SpaceX Rivalry?
Blue Origin scrubs New Glenn's debut launch amid technical issues, keeping SpaceX's lead intact in the commercial space race.
New Glenn: Blue Origin’s big rocket launch is... scrubbed
As pointed out by NPR, New Glenn has a similar carrying capacity to SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket, but it stands out with a larger, 23-foot-wide cargo bay. If New Glenn’s launch is successful, it could heat up its rivalry with SpaceX as both companies vie to secure lucrative government contracts.
Jeff Bezos’ New Glenn rocket reaches orbit on first test flight
Founded 25 years ago by Bezos, Blue Origin has been launching paying passengers to the edge of space since 2021, including himself. The short hops from Texas use smaller rockets named after the first American in space, Alan Shepard. New Glenn, which honors John Glenn, is five times taller.
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When is the Blue Origin New Glenn launch? Here's what we know.
The debut launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket has once again shifted. According to Blue Origin, the launch is now scheduled for no earlier than 1 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 13. Blue Origin has ...
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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Reschedules New Glenn Launch
The Blue Origin New Glenn rocket stands ready on Launch Complex 36 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The Blue Origin New Glenn rocket ...
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Blue Origin retargets debut New Glenn launch for Thursday
Blue Origin ran into problems trying to send up its New Glenn rocket on its debut launch from the Space Coast early Monday and ultimately scrubbed the attempt. The company said it would give it ...
Bezos’ Blue Origin has successfully launched its New Glenn rocket to orbit − a feat 15 years in the making
(THE CONVERSATION) Just past 2 a.m. Eastern time on Jan. 16, 2025, a new rocket blasted off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. By reaching orbit, Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket launch has marked a milestone for a commercial space company that has big ambitions.