Business of Space

Hurdles Ahead for Bezos’ New Glenn Rocket

Landing a booster was a breakthrough for Blue Origin but is routine for Musk’s SpaceX.

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket lifts off for its second mission from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on November 13. Photographer: CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP

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By Sana Pashankar

November 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM UTC

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Greetings astrophiles, it’s Sana Pashankar in Washington. Last week, Blue Origin achieved a milestone when it launched its New Glenn rocket and safely landed its booster. The company, however, still has a while to go before it can seriously take on Elon Musk’s SpaceX in the launch industry. But first ...

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