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Blue Origin is going all in on the New Glenn rocket

Blue Origin announced a major expansion of its already considerable Florida launch facilities on Friday morning with the intent of eventually flying 150…

By The News Engine Desk Based on reporting by Ars Technica

16 Oct 2026, 15:30 IST Updated 1 hour ago 1 min read 1 views

Image accompanying the story: Blue Origin is going all in on the New Glenn rocket — Image: Blue Origin · via Ars Technica

Ars Technica reports: Blue Origin announced a major expansion of its already considerable Florida launch facilities on Friday morning with the intent of eventually flying 150 rockets a year from there.

The company said it would add two additional launch pads for the New Glenn rocket, in addition to two already under construction at Cape Canaveral. Additionally, the company plans to procure two additional landing ships to catch and return the first…

This science story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Blue Origin, Glenn and Florida.

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Location: United States · Americas
Reported by: Ars Technica
First reported: 16 Oct 2026, 15:30 IST
Key names: Blue Origin, Glenn, Florida, Cape Canaveral
Section: Science
Figure cited: The company is also investing heavily in a new manufacturing facility that will produce up to 150 upper stages for a larger variant of the New Glenn rocket. (Ars Technica)