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Watch Blue Origin New Glenn’s static fire footage [video]
Blue Origin has successfully wrapped up New Glenn’s first static fire test and here you can watch this monumental engine burn event for this massive rocket linked below.
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New Glenn is a 320 feet tall integrated launch vehicle, designed to send heavy payload to orbit. The company has been operating with New Shepard previously but New Glenn offers thrice the thrust of its predecessor.
It has two stages, the first comprises seven BE-4 engines. This booster is designed for reusability and can land autonomously on a droneship. These BE-4s generate more than 3.8 million lbf of thrust by consuming liquefied natural gas.
During the static fire, the rocket fires its engines at full capacity but for a few seconds and without leaving the launch pad. This process verifies the engine features and enables the launch team to find any issues that could be resolved before deciding on a launch date.
Integrated first and second stage of Blue Origin New Glenn rocket (Source – Blue Origin)
Earlier today, the FAA approved New Glenn’s first flight to orbit and this static fire has begun the countdown for an actual launch.
Though the FAA has not shared an estimated launch date, Blue Origin will have to review the current static fire data and decide whether the engines are ready for a mission date.
