Just past 2 a.m. Eastern time on Jan. 16, 2025, a new rocket blasted off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. By reaching orbit, Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket launch has marked a milestone for a commercial space company that has big ambitions.
As a space policy expert, I see New Glenn’s success as a big leap forward for Blue Origin and a good sign for an expanding, ambitious commercial space industry.
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