An infographic compares the sizes of New Glenn 7×2 rocket (left) and the 9×4 variant (right) with the Apollo-era Saturn V rocket at center. (Blue Origin Illustration)
Blue Origin said the 9×4 model will be capable of carrying more than 70 metric tons to low Earth orbit (vs. 45 tons for the 7×2), more than 14 tons to geosynchronous orbit, and more than 20 tons on a trip from Earth to the moon. That would make New Glenn 9×4 more powerful than SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket (64 tons to LEO), but less powerful than SpaceX’s Starship (100 to 150 tons to LEO).
I love space technology. I grew up in a rocket family with my dad being a rocket scientist. So, space and aerospace technologies have always fascinated me. I want to call out that we live in one of the most exciting times for aerospace flight. Space X and now, Blue Origin are truly stretching the limits of possibility. I wish Blue Origin all the best.
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