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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- Blue Origin plans to attempt the first launch of its New Glenn rocket before the end of 2024.
The mission, called NG-1, will see New Glenn lift off from Blue Origin's Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in U.S. state of Florida, the company said Monday.
The rocket will carry Blue Ring Pathfinder, a payload that will test key technologies for its Blue Ring orbital transfer vehicle.
The demonstrator includes a communications array, power systems, and a flight computer affixed to a secondary payload adapter ring, according to Blue Origin. The pathfinder will validate Blue Ring's communications capabilities from orbit to ground.
The pathfinder will remain onboard New Glenn's second stage for the duration of an expected six-hour mission.
"Blue Ring plays a critical role in building a road to space, and this mission is an important first step for Blue Ring and enabling dynamic and responsive operations that will greatly benefit our nation," said Paul Ebertz, senior vice president of Blue Origin's In-Space Systems. Enditem
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