After 25 years of waiting, Jeff Bezos celebrates the first orbital flight of the giant New Glenn, a rocket the size of a 32-story building, which will attempt an innovative landing on the ship Jacklyn at sea. Don't miss the historic moment and find out how to watch it live!
After decades of planning, Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin are about to make history. On Monday, the New Glenn rocket, standing at an impressive 32 stories tall, will perform its first orbital launch. For Bezos, who founded Blue Origin nearly 25 years ago, this moment symbolizes the realization of a dream that combines boldness, innovation and science.
With a focus on orbital missions, New Glenn marks a new phase for the company. Until now, Blue Origin has been best known for its 10-minute space tourism trips on the New Shepard. But this time, the mission is much bigger — literally and figuratively.
What makes Jeff Bezos' New Glenn so special?
Imagine a 32-story building taking off. That’s Jeff Bezos’ New Glenn, a giant that symbolizes Blue Origin’s transition to highly complex space missions. At 57 meters in the first stage alone, the rocket is impressive both for its size and for the technology involved.
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The payload for the NG-1 mission will be the Blue Ring Pathfinder, a prototype platform for carrying satellites into different orbits. Although it will not be deployed on the inaugural mission, it is an important step toward the future of commercial orbital missions.
When and where to watch the New Glenn launch?
Don't want to miss this historic moment? Mark your calendars: Jeff Bezos' rocket launch is scheduled for the early hours of January 13, with a three-hour window starting at 1 a.m. (Florida local time). Follow along from anywhere through Blue Origin's YouTube broadcasts, official website or the company's social media channels.
For those in other regions:
- Mexico City: 00:00
- Bogota/Lima/Quito: 01:00
- Santiago/Buenos Aires: 03:00
- Madrid: 07:00
It is worth remembering that the weather can impact the schedule, especially in the Atlantic Ocean, where the rocket will attempt to land.
The daring maneuver: landing on the ship Jacklyn
Have you ever imagined a giant rocket landing on a ship? That’s what New Glenn will attempt to do on Jacklyn, a ship named after Jeff Bezos’ mother. The maneuver, which lasts 38 seconds, involves restarting the engines in mid-air to ensure a controlled landing on the high seas.
This step is crucial to prove the rocket’s reusability and reduce future costs. It reinforces Blue Origin’s commitment to innovating in landing technologies, competing directly with SpaceX.
How does New Glenn compare to SpaceX and ULA?
The space industry is competitive, and the success of New Glenn is essential for Blue Origin to catch up with SpaceX and ULA (United Launch Alliance). This will be the first flight of certification required for the rocket to be authorized to launch National Security payloads — one of the most lucrative markets in the industry.
If all goes well, Jeff Bezos' New Glenn will open the door to bigger missions, positioning Blue Origin as a worthy competitor in space.