Amazon launches New Glenn rocket after decade of development

Blue Origin, owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has made the first rocket launch of New Glenn. This project, which took nearly a decade to develop, marks a significant milestone for the private space industry.

The rocket is equipped with a reusable first stage, making it competitive among modern space technologies. New Glenn is capable of delivering up to 45 tonnes of payload to orbit, which is slightly less than the capabilities of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy.

In the near future, the rocket will be used for commercial launches, including satellite deployment, as well as for the implementation of an ambitious satellite internet project.

Experts note that the successful launch of New Glenn underscores the growing significance of private companies in the space race. Blue Origin continues to actively develop technologies, bringing the dawn of a new era in space exploration closer.