Blue Origin reaches orbit on first flight of its titanic New Glenn rocket

The New Glenn rocket's debut launch was significant, as it marked Blue Origin's success in reaching orbit after nearly 25 years of effort and investment.

During its launch, the New Glenn rocket initially struggled on the ground but eventually ascended and performed impressively during flight, illustrating its engineering capabilities.

Despite its achievement, the mission's outcome was slightly marred when it was confirmed that the first stage booster did not return successfully.

The ascent of the New Glenn rocket was slow at first, highlighting the challenges of lift-off, yet it ultimately achieved the necessary velocity to reach orbit.

Read at Ars Technica