New Glenn

Space Launch Systems

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Basic Information

Name

New Glenn

Designation

New Glenn

Alternate Designation

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Equipment Type

Space Launch Systems

Manufacturer

Blue Origin

Date of Introduction

2028

Description

The New Glenn is a space launch system being developed by Blue Origin featuring a fully reusable first stage in order to bring people and cargo to Earth orbit. The New Glenn consists of two variants with two and three stages plus the upper stage. The first stage is powered by seven reusable BE-4 engines burning liquid oxygen (LOx) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). The first stage employs landing burn to return safely to the launch pad making it thus reusable. The second stage is powered by a re-ignitable BE-4U engine and is optimized for operations in the vacuum of space. The third stage is powered by a BE-3 engine burning liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen. In October 2018, the US Air Force (USAF) awarded Blue Origin a $500 million contract for the New Glenn development under the Evolved Expandable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program.

Overview (Deagel)

Group Space Launch Systems

Status Under Development

Origin United States of America

Contractor Blue Origin

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2028

First Flight January 16, 2025

Total Production 1

Specifications (Deagel)

Number of Stages 2

Dimensions — Height 98 meter

Dimensions — Rocket Diameter 7 meter

Mass — Payload to GTO 13,600 kilogram

Mass — Payload to LEO 45,000 kilogram

Gear (Deagel)

Item 1 Rocket Engines: BE-3U (1)

Item 2 Rocket Engines: BE-4 (7)

Details

Country of Origin United States

Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003781

Classification

Domain

Air & Air Defense

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

98 m

Width

7 m

Height

98 m

Weight

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Operators (1)

United States

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