Blue Origin New Glenn Maiden Flight
New Glenn
Status
Success
Date
16 JAN 2025
07:03
Mission Overview
Maiden flight of the New Glenn launch vehicle. Will carry the prototype Blue Ring payload tug and payload hoisting platform, consisting of communications array, power systems, and a flight computer affixed to a secondary payload adapter ring, remaining attached to the 2nd stage. This launch will serve as New Glenn's first National Security Space Launch certification flight. Target orbit is 2400 x 19300 km at 30° inclination.
Rocket
New Glenn
Mission Type
Test Flight
Orbit
Medium Earth Orbit
Stages
2
Livestream
Rocket Details
The New Glenn is a privately funded orbital launch vehicle in development by Blue Origin. New Glenn is described as a 7-meter-diameter (23 ft), two- or three-stage rocket.
Height
98 m
Diameter
7 m
Thrust
17,126 kN