completed Launch Vehicle Development
New Glenn NG-3
→ LEO
Third New Glenn mission and historic first successful reuse of the 188-ft booster 'Never Tell Me the Odds.' Launched April 19, 2026 from LC-36, delivering AST SpaceMobile BlueBird 7 (Block 2 direct-to-smartphone satellite) to LEO. Booster recovered on landing platform 'Jacklyn' —…
Launch date
April 19, 2026
Operator
Launch provider
Blue Origin New Glenn
Destination
LEO
Mission type
commercial launch
Status
completed
Mission overview
Third New Glenn mission and historic first successful reuse of the 188-ft booster 'Never Tell Me the Odds.' Launched April 19, 2026 from LC-36, delivering AST SpaceMobile BlueBird 7 (Block 2 direct-to-smartphone satellite) to LEO. Booster recovered on landing platform 'Jacklyn' — Blue Origin's first demonstrated booster reuse.
Frequently asked about New Glenn NG-3
- When did New Glenn NG-3 launch?
- New Glenn NG-3 launched on April 19, 2026 aboard Blue Origin New Glenn. Current status: completed.
- What is New Glenn NG-3's destination?
- New Glenn NG-3 is heading to LEO. Operated by Blue Origin.
- Who operates New Glenn NG-3?
- New Glenn NG-3 is operated by Blue Origin with launch services from Blue Origin New Glenn.