Topic: be-4 engines
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Blue Ignites Second New Glenn Rocket in Final Pre-Launch Test
Blue Origin successfully conducted a static fire test of the New Glenn rocket's seven BE-4 engines, a key milestone before its next mission, achieving nearly 3.9 million pounds of thrust. The test included simulating engine shutdowns to replicate landing conditions, aiming to recover the first st...
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Blue Origin Unveils Ambitious New Glenn Rocket Plans
Blue Origin has announced a roadmap for New Glenn rocket upgrades, starting with the third launch in early 2026, to enhance payload capacity and launch frequency. A new super-heavy lift variant, the 9×4, will feature more engines and a larger fairing, enabling it to carry over 70 metric tons to l...
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ULA's Vulcan Rocket Faces Crucial Next Test After Debut
United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket successfully completed its first national security mission, delivering classified satellites for the US Space Force and marking its transition to operational capability. The rocket, powered by Blue Origin's BE-4 engines and solid boosters, executed a complex...
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