Blue Origin’s New Glenn Gets a Mighty Upgrade
Jeff Bezos’ space company, Blue Origin, just announced an ambitious upgrade to its already powerful New Glenn rocket. The new variant, dubbed “New Glenn 9×4,” will pack a punch with the ability to carry about 50% more payload to low Earth orbit compared to its predecessor. That means even heavier satellites, bigger science missions, and maybe—just maybe—a few more billionaire space tourists?
What Does This Mean for Space Exploration?
With this super heavy version, Blue Origin is making a bold move to compete with SpaceX and other launch providers. The “9×4” refers to its beefed-up engine setup, offering more thrust and capacity than ever before. This rocket isn’t just about muscle—it’s about opening up new possibilities for commercial and scientific missions.
It looks like the race to dominate low Earth orbit just got a lot more interesting. And if you ever dreamed of launching your own satellite (or a really, really big pizza delivery), you might want to give Jeff Bezos a call.
Sources:
space.com