Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Set for Significant Performance Upgrades
Sandeep K S
Nov 23, 2025
1 min read
Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket receives significant upgrades, boosting first-stage thrust to 4.5 million pounds and upper stage power by 25%. The new design allows for faster turnaround and lower costs, featuring 9 BE-4 engines on the first stage and 4 BE-3U engines on the second. With a 70 metric ton payload capacity, it's set to make a powerful impact in the space industry.
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