Blue Origin Announce Upgrades to New Glenn Ahead of Flight 3
20 Nov 2025
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NASA SPACE FLIGHT - Blue Origin has unveiled upgrades to its New Glenn rocket, aimed at boosting payload capacity, launch frequency, and overall reliability. These enhancements come on the heels of two successful missions earlier this year, with the second including a maiden landing for the booster.
The upgrades, which include more powerful engines and advanced reusability features, are set to be integrated starting with the third flight (NG-3), promising even greater performance as Blue Origin prepares to head into an increased launch cadence next year.
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