When is the Blue Origin New Glenn launch from Florida What to know
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket is gearing up for its first launch from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station this week
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Cape Canaveral: Blue Origin is all set to launch its massive New Glenn rocket this week. It’s happening at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Brevard County, Florida.
This rocket is a real giant, standing as tall as a 32-story building. It’s designed to carry payloads beyond orbit and even aims for missions to Mars someday. Initially, the launch was expected in early January 2025, but it’s been pushed back a bit.
So, here’s the scoop: the New Glenn rocket is now set to launch no earlier than Wednesday, January 8, with a window from 1 a.m. to 4:45 a.m. Exciting, right?
It’ll take off from Launch Complex 36, and good news—no sonic booms are expected this time around. Just a smooth launch!
Last week, the New Glenn rocket had a hot-fire test at the same launch site, and the FAA has given the green light for its first launch. Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, named the rocket after John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth.
This rocket isn’t just for show; it’s set to carry payloads for the Department of Defense, NASA’s Mars mission, and even Amazon’s satellite internet project. So, it’s got a lot on its plate!
If you want to catch the launch live, coverage starts two hours before liftoff at floridatoday.com/space. Mark your calendars!