About Blue Origin

Space Launch Index tracks 28 launches for Blue Origin, including 25 completed, 1 failed, and 0 upcoming missions.

Launch Statistics

28
Total Launches
37
Past Launches
25
Completed
1
Failed
0
Future Launches

Company Details

Founded:2000
HQ:Kent, Washington
Employee Count:11,000
Ownership:Private

Mission Statement

Focuses on suborbital tourism and crewed flights (New Shepard), heavy-lift orbital rockets (New Glenn), lunar landers (Blue Moon), and rocket engines (BE-4). Long-term goal: Build infrastructure for millions of people living and working in space, with an emphasis on reusability and sustainability.

🚀 Vehicles & Rockets

Rockets and spacecraft developed and launched by Blue Origin

New Glenn

New Glenn is Blue Origin's heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle currently in development. Named after John Glenn, it features a reusable first stage and is designed to compete in the commercial launch market.

Payload (LEO)
45,000 kg (99,000 lbs)
Payload (GTO)
13,600 kg (30,000 lbs)
Height
95 m (312 ft)
Diameter
7 m (23 ft)
Stages
2
Status
In Development
Reusability
First stage reusable
Engines
7 × BE-4 (first stage), 2 × BE-3U (second stage)

New Shepard

New Shepard is Blue Origin's reusable suborbital rocket system designed for space tourism and scientific research. It features a crew capsule that separates from the booster for a safe landing.

Payload (LEO)
Suborbital only
Height
18 m (59 ft)
Diameter
3.7 m (12 ft)
Stages
1
Status
Active
First Flight
April 29, 2015
Reusability
Fully reusable
Engines
1 × BE-3

📰 Latest News & Articles

New Shepard Rocket System

Blue Origin New Shepard Rocket System

Blue Origin's reusable New Shepard rocket system, designed for suborbital space tourism and research missions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Origin

What is Blue Origin's primary launch vehicle?

Blue Origin's primary tracked launch vehicle is New Glenn. The company also operates or develops other vehicles listed in its launch records.

When is the next Blue Origin launch scheduled?

There is no upcoming Blue Origin launch currently listed in the Space Launch Index database.

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Where does Blue Origin launch from?

Tracked Blue Origin launches have used Cape Canaveral SFS, United States, Corn Ranch Spaceport, United States, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. Launch locations may vary by vehicle, mission, and customer requirements.

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What is the payload capacity of Blue Origin's New Glenn?

New Glenn is listed with a payload capacity of 45,000 kg (99,000 lbs) to low Earth orbit. Actual capacity depends on the mission profile, orbit, and launch configuration.

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How many launches has Blue Origin completed?

Blue Origin has 25 completed launches in the Space Launch Index records, with 1 failed launches and 0 upcoming missions currently tracked.

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No upcoming launches scheduled for Blue Origin.