Elon Musk Podcast Jeff Bezos New Glenn Rocket Ready for Flight!
Jan 13, 2025
The countdown for New Glenn's first flight represents a crucial moment in the space race against SpaceX. The podcast delves into the unique features and strategic advantages of Blue Origin's rocket. Will it prove its capabilities and capture a market share? Every success or setback will significantly influence Blue Origin's trajectory in the emerging space economy. The stakes are high as they navigate development challenges and aim for a successful launch.
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New Glenn's Competitive Edge
- Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, despite delays, aims to compete with SpaceX by focusing on reusability and a larger payload fairing.
- It seeks to carve a niche in the market with its size and modern design.
New Glenn's Propulsion System
- New Glenn's uses BE-4 engines for its first stage and BE-3U engines for its second stage, each optimized for different phases of flight.
- Its conservative engine design prioritizes reliability over maximum performance, unlike SpaceX's approach.
New Glenn's Landing System
- Unlike SpaceX's grid fins, New Glenn uses diamond-shaped fins and landing legs for enhanced lift and stability during descent.
- The landing legs are designed to withstand impacts up to 150 tons for safe recovery on a barge.