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BLUE ORIGIN TO BUILD A "SUPER HEAVY" ROCKET TO COMPETE WITH STARSHIP

universetoday.com4 min read

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Blue Origin plans to make a super-heavy version of its New Glenn system to rival SpaceX's Starship. Named the New Glenn 9x4, it will feature a larger payload fairing and be able to deliver 70 metric tons to Low Earth Orbit, 14 metric tons to Geosynchronous Orbit, and 20 metric tons to the Moon. Blue Origin plans to conduct launches using both the enhanced and super-heavy versions of its New Glenn rocket to improve performance and launch cadence.