Science & Technology
Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket
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- Why is it in the news? The first successful landing of the New Glenn rocket’s reusable booster has been completed.
- This achievement marks a significant advancement in the field of reusable launch technology.
- Features:
- Rocket Type: Heavy-lift launch vehicle
- Height: Approximately 29 storey
- Booster Name: “Never Tell Me the Odds”
- Inspired by Han Solo’s dialogue in the film Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.
- This booster had previously been used in the NG-2 mission (November) and was preserved for reuse.
