Overview

• Local outlets were shown an operating production line that moves New Glenn stages through welding, plumbing and testing, though cameras were barred and some areas remained off-limits.
• Blue Origin is preparing its second New Glenn mission for October, according to on-site reporting, with exact dates and vehicle counts not independently confirmed.
• The company detailed two lunar facilities: Lunar Plant 1 to build the crew-capable Blue Moon MK-2 and a separate site already producing the uncrewed MK-1 lander.
• Executives said MK-1 is headed to NASA’s Johnson Space Center for thermal-vacuum checks before integration with New Glenn, with a test flight targeted by year’s end if reviews proceed as planned.
• Officials cited major economic gains, including roughly $3 billion invested locally, about 4,000 current Florida jobs and an additional 1,500–2,000 positions expected from the new lunar plant.