When did New Glenn first fly?

New Glenn had its first flight in 2025, operated by Blue Origin. Current status: active.

What's the payload capacity of New Glenn?

New Glenn can lift up to 45 tonnes to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and 13 tonnes to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO).

New Glenn stands 98 metres tall with a diameter of 7 metres. Total thrust at liftoff: 17,000 kN across 2 stages.

Yes, New Glenn is a partially or fully reusable launch vehicle.

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Name: New Glenn
Brand: Blue Origin

Blue Origin's heavy-lift orbital rocket. First reuse of its booster in April 2026 (NG-3). Competes with Falcon Heavy for heavy LEO/GTO missions.

Height

98 m

Diameter

7 m

Payload to LEO

45 t

Payload to GTO

13 t

Thrust at liftoff

17,000 kN

Stages

Reusable

Yes

First flight

2025

Propellant

Methane/LOX

When did New Glenn first fly?: New Glenn had its first flight in 2025, operated by Blue Origin. Current status: active.
What's the payload capacity of New Glenn?: New Glenn can lift up to 45 tonnes to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and 13 tonnes to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO).
How tall is New Glenn?: New Glenn stands 98 metres tall with a diameter of 7 metres. Total thrust at liftoff: 17,000 kN across 2 stages.
Is New Glenn reusable?: Yes, New Glenn is a partially or fully reusable launch vehicle.