# New Glenn
Latest news and articles about New Glenn
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A Bitter Success: Blue Origin Reclaims the Booster but Loses the Payload
Blue Origin successfully recovered a reused New Glenn booster for the first time, but an upper-stage failure resulted in the total loss of a commercial satellite for AST SpaceMobile. The incident highlights the technical risks of Blue Origin's aggressive launch schedule as it races to compete with SpaceX and meet NASA's lunar landing deadlines.

Blue Origin Validates Reusability as Refurbished New Glenn Achieves Maritime Recovery
Blue Origin successfully launched and recovered a refurbished New Glenn heavy-lift rocket, marking a major milestone in its quest for reusable space hardware. The mission deployed a massive direct-to-cell broadband satellite, demonstrating the vehicle's commercial readiness and its ability to compete in the high-stakes launch market.

Blue Origin Halts New Shepard Suborbital Flights for Two Years to Focus on Crew‑Rated Lunar Work
Blue Origin will pause New Shepard suborbital flights for at least two years to reallocate resources toward developing crewed lunar capabilities. The decision prioritizes long‑term lunar ambitions over near‑term suborbital operations, with implications for customers, competitors and the evolving space industry landscape.