Posted Nov 21, 2025 at 11:56 AM UTC
A newer, bigger Glenn.
Hot on the heels of a second successful launch — and first successful landing — Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin has announced the next version of its rocket. The New Glenn 9×4 — named for its number of engines — should operate alongside the existing 7×2, and could compete more closely with SpaceX’s Starship.
The new New Glenn is taller than Saturn V and similar to Starship. Image: Blue Origin
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