Blue Origin Prepares for First New Glenn Rocket Launch

Jeff Bezos' space company targets January 10 for the debut of its heavy-lift rocket, marking a major step in its orbital launch ambitions.

The New Glenn rocket is set to launch no earlier than January 10 during a three-hour window starting at 1 a.m. ET from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
The inaugural mission, NG-1, will carry the Blue Ring Pathfinder, a prototype platform for satellite deployment and in-space logistics, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense.
Blue Origin will attempt to recover the rocket's first-stage booster on its sea-based landing platform, a challenging feat for a rocket of this size and power.
This launch is part of Blue Origin's efforts to compete with SpaceX in the orbital heavy-lift market, with New Glenn capable of lifting 45 metric tons to low Earth orbit.
A successful mission would certify New Glenn for national security payloads and position Blue Origin as a key player in the commercial space race.