New Glenn Vehicle Overview
A complete overview of the New Glenn launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.
Basic Info
Name
New Glenn
Family
Blue Origin
Manufacturer
First Launch
Not Yet Launched
Successful Launches
0
Failed Launches
0
Rocket Info
Status
Inactive
Stages
2-3
Length
82 m
Diameter
7 m
Thrust
17,100 kN
Reusability
Reusable
Payload Info
LEO Capacity
45,000 kg
GTO Capacity
13,000 kg
The New Glenn is a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle developed by Blue Origin, named after astronaut John Glenn. It is designed as a two-stage rocket with a diameter of 7 meters. Its first stage is powered by seven BE-4 engines, and the second stage by two BE-3U engines. Designed for reusability, New Glenn's first stage is capable of vertical landings. The vehicle has significant payload capacity, with 45,000 kg to low Earth orbit and 13,600 kg to geostationary transfer orbit.
Common New Glenn Questions
Launch Sites used by New Glenn
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
Historic U.S. military rocket launch site, pivotal in space exploration and national security.