Blue Origin continued to prep for the maiden flight of its massive New Glenn rocket as it went vertical on the launch pad Thursday ahead of an upcoming hot fire test needed before a launch attempt that is targeting before the end of the year.

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket is on track for its first launch before the end of 2024. The rocket, named after John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth, has its first major customer, AST SpaceMobile,

Blue Origin’s ambitious orbital rocket, New Glenn, has officially taken its place on the launch pad, marking a pivotal moment for the company. Positioned at Launch Complex 36 in Florida, the rocket is preparing for its first flight,