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Jeff Bezos' New Glenn rocket reaches orbit on first test flight


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Blue Origin launched its massive new rocket on its first test flight Thursday, sending up a prototype satellite to orbit thousands of miles above Earth. Named after the first American to orbit Earth,

The article from MSN discusses the successful first orbital test flight of Jeff Bezos' New Glenn rocket, developed by Blue Origin. The rocket, named after John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth, lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida. This test flight marks a significant milestone for Blue Origin, showcasing the rocket's ability to reach orbit, which is crucial for its intended use in satellite launches and potentially crewed missions. The New Glenn is designed to be reusable, aiming to reduce the cost of space travel. The flight included a test of the rocket's first stage re-entry and landing, although specifics on the success of this aspect were not detailed in the article. This achievement places Blue Origin in direct competition with SpaceX and other aerospace companies in the burgeoning commercial space industry.

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