Blue Origin announces Super-Heavy New Glenn 9×4 to Rival SpaceX Starship
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Blue Origin unveiled plans for the New Glenn 9×4 "super heavy" rocket following its successful NG-2 launch that deployed NASA's Mars mission in November. The upgraded rocket will feature nine powerful BE-4 engines and four BE-3U engines, enabling it to carry 70 metric tons to low-Earth orbit, surpassing SpaceX's current Falcon Heavy capacity of 64 tons. While impressive, the New Glenn 9×4 still trails SpaceX's Starship, which can transport 100-250 metric tons depending on configuration.
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