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As the dust settles from the New Glenn launch, the focus is already shifting to future possibilities. The flight provided valuable data points as the second stage executed two successful burns to reach orbit. However, the loss of the first-stage booster remains a cautionary tale for upcoming missions.
The visual spectacle of the nighttime launch left a lasting impression, as the blue methane streak illuminated the sky—a reminder of the artistry involved in rocketry. As Blue Origin endeavors to iron out the kinks, space enthusiasts await the next chapter and what it holds for the New Glenn program.