Rocket Details

In-depth specifications and launch history

New Glenn

New Glenn

About This Rocket

Booster used for the "The Owl Spreads Its Wings" mission.

Physical Specifications

Height82 m
Diameter7 m
Launch MassN/A kg
Stages2 - 3

Performance

LEO Capacity45,000 kg
GTO Capacity13,000 kg
Thrust17,100 kN
Launch CostN/A

Manufacturer

Blue Origin logo

Blue Origin

(BO)

CommercialUSAFounded 2000

Blue Origin is an American privately funded aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company set up by Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos with its headquarters in Kent, Washington. The company is developing technologies to enable private human access to space with the goal to dramatically lower costs and increase reliability. Blue Origin currently launches its New Shepard sub-orbital vehicle from its West Texas launch site, they are currently constructing a launch pad for their orbital vehicle New Glenn at Cape Canaveral LC-36.

Total Launches

37

Success: 36Failed: 1

Success Rate

97.3%

Landing Success

91.9%

34/37 attempts

AdministratorCEO: Jeff Bezos
Vehicle FamilyNew Shepard | New Glenn
Consecutive Successes14

Technical Information

The New Glenn is a privately funded orbital launch vehicle in development by Blue Origin. New Glenn is described as a 7-meter-diameter (23 ft), two- or three-stage rocket.

ReusableYes

Launch Statistics

Maiden FlightJan 16, 2025
Total Launches1
Success: 1Failed: 0
Landing Success0/1