Blue Origin New Glenn Reaches Orbit

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket successfully reached orbit in early 2025 on its second flight attempt, ending years of development delays and validating Jeff Bezos's heavy-lift launch vehicle. New Glenn's payload capacity of 45 tonnes to low Earth orbit made it a genuine competitor to SpaceX's Falcon Heavy. The achievement marked a pivotal moment for the commercial launch industry and Blue Origin's long-delayed ambitions in deep space exploration.