Blue Origin and New SHEPARD RLV

[Michel Van]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1760322103113368024

View: https://twitter.com/blueorigin/status/1760322103113368024

 

[Archibald]

Gonna be an interesting launcher. Never quite realized until now it almost has twice the diameter of a Falcon 9 (7 m versus 3.7 m). A pity it comes so late to the party, and that the second stage is not reusable...

 

[NMaude]

Blue Origin now has some New Glenn flight hardware on the launchpad, from the Space Bucket:

In the timespan of about 24 hours, we just got more information on New Glenn and its first launch than practically the entirety of this rocket’s program. Right now New Glenn hardware is vertical on the launchpad including its booster which has been confirmed as flight hardware. This comes in addition to new info on its landing barge, maiden flight profile, plans to launch twice this year, and much more. Here I will go more in-depth into the recent rollout, all the new insights, what to expect in the coming months, and more.

Full article here - https://thespacebucket.com/new-glenn-...

 

[Flyaway]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1767937132436357506

View: https://twitter.com/blueorigin/status/1767937132436357506

New Glenn’s reusable first stage aims for a minimum of 25 missions and will land on a sea-based platform located roughly 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) downrange. Why is reusability so important? It reduces waste and radically lowers cost per launch to increase access to space.

 

[NMaude]

Any update as to when the first launch of the New Glenn is?

 

[Michel Van]

Any update as to when the first launch of the New Glenn is?

planned was autumn 2019...
...since then no new date for launch.

looking on progress they made with Mockup testing
i guess in one year, they could start static ignition test on Launch pad, follow by test launch end 2025...

 

[Flyaway]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1782526783616643225

View: https://twitter.com/blueorigin/status/1782526783616643225

Excited to team with SERA, the Space Exploration & Research Agency, to support such an inspiring initiative that makes space more accessible to so many countries! We’re looking forward to flying these future astronauts on #NewShepard and hearing their perspectives about the wonders of space.

SERA is excited to announce a partnership with
@BlueOrigin to develop a human space flight program for citizens of nations who have historically lacked access to space. Our first mission has reserved all six seats on a New Shepard flight.

SERA's April Press Release

A space agency for everyone

sera.space

 

[Flyaway]

MoonDAO has announced their second astronaut that they're sponsoring to fly on a future New Shepard flight: Eiman Jahangir.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLHrRUxrroY