Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos, is preparing for the second launch of its super heavy-lift rocket, New Glenn. Following a successful first flight in January, Blue Origin has announced plans for the upcoming launch on Sunday, November 9, from Launch Complex 36 in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
The initial flight of New Glenn earlier this year saw the rocket’s second stage reaching orbit, while the first stage encountered some issues on its return to Earth. Despite the delay in the second launch, Blue Origin is taking extra precautions, especially since this mission will carry cargo for paying customers. Notably, NASA’s twin ESCAPADE spacecraft bound for Mars will be among the primary payloads, alongside a Viasat tech demonstrator.
Blue Origin’s continued efforts to advance space exploration through the New Glenn mega-rocket mark a significant milestone in the company’s pursuit of commercial space ventures.
Source: TechCrunch