🚀 Blue Origin’s New Glenn Successfully Reaches Orbit on Maiden Flight

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launched for the first time on Jan. 16 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Liftoff occurred at 2:03 a.m. EST, with its upper stage reaching orbit 12.5 minutes later. This test flight, dubbed NG-1, marks a significant milestone for Blue Origin. "We got to orbit safely," said Ariane Cornell, the company’s VP of in-space systems. New Glenn’s success solidifies its role as a heavy-lift rocket contender, paving the way for future missions.