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Sign in to searchSuccessful Landing of New Glenn Reused Booster (2026)
The successful landing of a reused booster of New Glenn marks a major milestone for Blue Origin in advancing reusable launch technology. Achieved on 19 April 2026, this is the company’s first successful reuse and landing of an orbital-class booster, placing it among leading players in commercial spaceflight.
Salient Features: New Glenn is a two-stage heavy-lift rocket, approximately 98 meters tall with a 7-meter diameter. Its first stage is powered by seven BE-4 engines using liquid oxygen and liquefied natural gas (methane), offering cleaner and more efficient propulsion. The second stage uses BE-3U engines optimized for vacuum performance. The rocket can carry up to 45 metric tons to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and 13 metric tons to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO). The reusable first stage is designed for at least 25 flights and lands on an autonomous ocean platform named Jacklyn.
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Blue Origin successfully landed its New Glenn reused booster on April 19, 2026. Major milestone in reusable heavy-lift rocket technology and commercial spaceflight advancement.
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