Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Gets License From FAA For New Glenn's Maiden Launch As It Takes On Elon Musk's SpaceX Falcon

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On Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorized the first launch of Blue Origin’s New Glenn vehicle after determining that the Jeff Bezos-owned company met all safety, environmental, and other licensing requirements. 

What Happened: The commercial space launch license, valid for five years, allows Blue Origin to conduct orbital missions from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida with the New Glenn.

The first stage of the rocket will have to land on a barge in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Author / Journalist: Anan Ashraf

Category: Technology

Markets: United States

Topics: Mobility Benzinga New Glenn Jeff Bezos News Tech Blue Origin SPACE Dave Limp

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Published On: 2024-12-28 @ 03:11:12 (1 days ago)

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