New Glenn | Maiden Flight

A New Glenn rocket launched New Glenn | Maiden Flight from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, targeting MEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Blue Origin
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
New Glenn
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Launch Complex 36A
Payload
—
Target orbit
MEO
New Glenn | Maiden Flight cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2025-01-16T07:03:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    New Glenn roars off the pad at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in MEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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