What milestone did Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket achieve?

The New Glenn rocket successfully completed a test flight, sticking the landing and deploying NASA's ESCAPADE mission to Mars.

When will the New Glenn rocket start launching national security payloads?

The Space Force is currently in the final stages of a review process to grant the New Glenn rocket a National Security Space Launch (NSSL) certification, which would allow it to carry out about seven missions starting in fiscal year 2026.

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Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Aces Test Flight, Sends NASA Probe to Mars

Q: What is the New Glenn rocket's launch manifest for 2026-2027?

The New Glenn rocket is set to deliver cargo and crew landers to the lunar surface, launch new hardware to deploy and maneuver satellites, and expand the Amazon Leo constellation.

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Summary

New Glenn rocket sticks landing, deploys NASA's ESCAPADE probes to Mars
Rocket set for busy 2026-2027 manifest, including lunar landers and satellite launches
New Glenn on track for National Security Space Launch certification

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Aces Test Flight, Sends NASA Probe to Mars

On November 17, 2025, Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket achieved a significant milestone, successfully completing a test flight and deploying NASA's ESCAPADE mission to Mars. The rocket's ascent, stage separation, and fairing jettison were all flawless, and the booster completed a successful re-entry and landing on a barge in the Atlantic Ocean—a first for Blue Origin.

The successful launch marks the beginning of a new era for Jeff Bezos' megarocket, establishing it as a strong contender in the heavy-lift launch market. New Glenn's 2026-2027 launch manifest will be the true test, as the company prepares to deliver cargo and crew landers to the lunar surface, launch new hardware to deploy and maneuver satellites, and expand the Amazon Leo constellation.