U.S. Space Force Extends NSSL Welcome Mat To Blue Origin

New Glenn rocket

Following a tanking test in February, Blue Origin is preparing for the debut launch of the partly reusable New Glenn rocket this year.

Credit: Blue Origin
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Vivienne Machi

Vivienne Machi is the military space editor for Aviation Week based in Los Angeles.

Irene Klotz

Irene Klotz is Senior Space Editor for Aviation Week, based in Cape Canaveral. Before joining Aviation Week in 2017, Irene spent 25 years as a wire service reporter covering human and robotic spaceflight, commercial space, astronomy, science and technology for Reuters and United Press International.

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