Blue Origin New Glenn Ready To Launch to orbit for the first time! SpaceX humiliated…
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0:00-0:33: Intro
0:34-2:09: New New Glenn’s image
2:09-6:01: Cause of Blue Origin’s delay
6:02-: New Glenn reuses first stage
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Blue Origin New Glenn Ready To Launch to orbit for the first time! SpaceX humiliated…
For a giant in the aerospace industry, the greatest shame and humiliation is perhaps never having launched a rocket into orbit. You know who we are talking about—yes, it’s Blue Origin.
But the story is starting to change for Blue Origin, as their only orbital rocket, New Glenn, is showing more positive developments than we might have thought.
So, what has recently happened with the New Glenn rocket?
Can New Glenn’s incremental progress catch up with their arch-rival SpaceX’s Starship?
What is the core factor behind SpaceX’s success that Blue Origin may still need a few more years to achieve?
Let’s find out on today’s episode of Alpha Tech:
Blue Origin New Glenn Ready To Launch to orbit for the first time! SpaceX humiliated…
After two months of silence since the first cryogenic test of the New Glenn simulator in March, we recently saw Blue Origin showcase a new image of the new orbital rocket simulator on its homepage.
“We’re rolling out our New Glenn simulator again today for a series of transport erector-integrated ground tests in preparation for launch later this year. Tests will include powering up the pumps that provide pressure to the vehicle’s hydraulic system, validating the ground system supplying commodities to the rocket, and a rapid retract test of the umbilical connections. More to come.”
Well, this is a positive sign. Alongside the affirmation and promise of a definite launch later this year, Blue Origin is conducting a series of ground tests on its other rocket simulator.
However, I don’t quite understand why they continually use the simulator for testing.
Blue Origin New Glenn Ready To Launch to orbit for the first time! SpaceX humiliated…
If you have the answer to this, please comment and let us know!
Back in March, we saw a perfect representation of the New Glenn rocket simulator, which was erected vertically on the platform and even underwent a cryogenic test to check its structure. What we expected next was a static fire test of the seven BE-4 engines in the first stage. But in reality, they are repeating tests with new simulators. Although continuous testing is a prudent approach, it raises the question: where is the flight hardware? Can Blue Origin achieve the pace needed to meet the goal of launching by the end of 2024, or will it face another unending delay?
Hopefully, in the coming time, Blue Origin will provide satisfactory answers to these concerns.
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