Jeff Bezos' new rocket to pose long-awaited challenge to SpaceX

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Jeff Bezos' new rocket to pose long-awaited challenge to SpaceX

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2025.01.12 17:32

A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket stands ready for its inaugural launch at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S., Jan. 10, 2025. (Reuters)

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is preparing for the inaugural launch of its giant New Glenn rocket on Sunday (Jan. 12, US time).

This long-awaited mission marks a significant step toward achieving Earth orbit and poses a major challenge to Elon Musk's SpaceX, which currently dominates the industry.

The Blue Origin manufacturing facility is shown in an aerial view at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S., Jan. 5, 2025. (Reuters)

Standing 30 stories tall, the New Glenn rocket has been a focal point for Blue Origin throughout its decade-long development. This multibillion-dollar project aims to meet the growing demand for satellite constellation launches while attempting to capture market share from SpaceX's Falcon 9, the industry's workhorse.

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