| Flight | Date | Days Elapsed | Version Booster |
|---|---|---|---|
| NG-1 | 16.01.25 | - | GS1-SN001 |
| NG-2 | 13.11.25 | 301 | GS1-SN002 |
| NG-3* | 31.01.26 | 78 | GS1-SN002-2 |
*Planned flight. Possibly with a flown booster from NG-2.
Both NG-1 and NG-2 exhibited similar gradual ascent profiles off the pad. Initial concerns about underperformance during NG-1 were not substantiated by telemetry; NG-2 showed nearly identical early-flight behavior.
Blue Origin’s New Glenn incorporates several advanced features on early flights:
For context:
| Vehicle | Shutdown Speed (km/h) |
|---|---|
| Starship Booster | 4,700 |
| New Glenn | 7,500 |
| Falcon Heavy | 9,500 |
New Glenn and Falcon Heavy accelerate for ~30 seconds longer than Starship booster before separation.
| Vehicle | Altitude (km) |
|---|---|
| Starship Booster | 59 |
| New Glenn | 78 |
| Falcon Heavy | 77 |
Data derived from public flight telemetry.
Tim Dodd: Will New Glenn be the KING of Heavy Lift Rockets?
Tim Dodd had the opportunity to Talk to Jeff Bezos and tour the plant:
First Look Inside Blue Origin's New Glenn Factory w/ Jeff Bezos!
and the launch pad:
First Ever Tour Of Blue Origin's Massive New Glenn Launch Pad w/ Jeff Bezos!
Spaceflightnow.com: Launch Schedule
Everyday Astronaut: Prelaunch Previews
NASA Spaceflight nasaspacefight.com
