Blue Origin has stacked its massive New Glenn rocket for the first time, joining its two stages at the company’s facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The rocket is set for its maiden flight as early as November, launching from Cape Canaveral's Launch Complex 36.

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• Rocket Specs:

Stands 270 feet (82 meters) tall in its two-stage version.

Features a reusable first-stage booster for cost-efficient launches.

• Mission Details:

The debut mission, DarkSky-1, sponsored by the Defense Innovation Unit, will certify the rocket for National Security Space Launches.

Includes a Blue Ring spacecraft, showcasing versatile orbital maneuverability.