FAA grants commercial launch license to Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket – Spaceflight Now
Blue Origin fuels its fully integrated New Glenn rocket on its third day of tanking testing in December. Image: Spaceflight Now
Update Dec. 27, 9:20 p.m. EST (0220 UTC): A 24-second static fire of the New Glenn first stage took place at 7:47 p.m. EST (0047 UTC).
Update Dec. 27, 4:09 p.m. EST (2109 UTC): Adding some more detail from the launch license.
Blue Origin is preparing to put on a display of fire and fury out at Launch Complex 36. The company is gearing up for a crucial hot fire test of its New Glenn rocket, which is one of the big, final steps needed before it can launch. It comes as the Federal Aviation Administration granted a Part 450 commercial launch license for the rocket, clearing way for it to operate for five years.
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