While it may be some time before Blue Origin begins to truly challenge SpaceX for orbital launch business, the company took its first step in that direction early Thursday morning. On its first test flight, New Glenn safely reached its intended orbit during the NG-1 mission, accomplishing the primary objective. New Glenn’s seven BE-4 engines ignited on …
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