SMRTR TechJun 30, 2025Ars Technica

The second launch of New Glenn will aim for Mars

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Blue Origin plans to launch its New Glenn rocket several times in 2024, including a test flight of the Blue Moon MK1 lunar lander. The MK1, standing 8 meters tall, is a cargo version designed to carry 3 metric tons to the Moon's surface. This development puts Blue Origin in a position to potentially compete with SpaceX for NASA's Artemis lunar landing missions.

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