Blue Origin is set to launch its New Glenn rocket from Florida early Monday, marking a key step in its efforts to challenge SpaceX in the satellite launch market. The inaugural flight aims to test both the rocket’s performance and its booster landing capabilities.
Blue Origin is preparing for the inaugural launch of its New Glenn rocket from Florida early Monday, marking a significant milestone in the company's goal to compete with Elon Musk’s SpaceX in the satellite launch market. The partially reusable rocket, standing at 30 stories tall, is set for liftoff at 06:30 GMT from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, after being fueled with methane and liquid oxygen.
The mission, a decade in the making, will test the landing of New Glenn's first-stage booster on a barge in the Atlantic Ocean, 10 minutes after launch, while the second stage continues toward orbit. The payload includes the first prototype of Blue Origin's Blue Ring vehicle, a spacecraft designed for national security and satellite servicing, which the company plans to offer to the Pentagon and commercial clients.
In a pre-launch interview, Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos expressed his main concern: landing the booster successfully. He acknowledged that anything could go wrong on a first flight. "If we could achieve this, it would be a great success," Bezos said, adding that landing the booster would be the "icing on the cake."
New Glenn's development has spanned several years and faced delays, as SpaceX’s Falcon 9 has become the industry leader in reusable rockets. However, under new CEO Dave Limp, an Amazon veteran, Blue Origin is pushing forward with increased urgency to compete. New Glenn, which is more than twice as powerful as Falcon 9, already has a significant customer base and contracts worth billions of dollars.
Jeff Bezos’ $10-billion Earth Fund has withdrawn its backing from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a key verifier of corporate climate goals, according to the Financial Times.
Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket early Thursday, marking a key milestone in the satellite launch industry. The rocket, featuring a reusable first stage, lifted off from Cape Canaveral, positioning Blue Origin as a competitor to SpaceX in commercial space exploration.
Mark Zuckerberg has surpassed Jeff Bezos as the world's second richest person, with a net worth of $206.2 billion.
Archaeologists in London’s financial district have uncovered a massive section of Roman masonry, revealing the remains of a nearly 2,000-year-old town hall—one of the most significant finds in the city since an ancient amphitheater was discovered in the 1980s.
China supports all efforts to end the war in Ukraine and rejects the idea of using Gaza as a political tool, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday. His remarks follow U.S.-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia on Ukraine’s future.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.1%, marking its first reduction since November 2020. The move follows a prolonged tightening cycle that saw rates rise from 0.1% to 4.35% between May 2020 and November 2023.
The U.S. and Russia will hold more talks on ending the war in Ukraine, despite Kyiv’s exclusion and European concerns over U.S. concessions to Moscow. Russia hardened its stance, demanding NATO formally withdraw its 2008 pledge to admit Ukraine.
Russia on demanded that NATO formally retract its 2008 commitment to grant Ukraine membership in the alliance. Moscow also dismissed any suggestion of NATO troops acting as peacekeepers, following talks with U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia.
The iconic Dubai Fountain will close for five months starting in May for a major upgrade, enhancing its technology, choreography, and sound system. Visitors can expect a more spectacular show when it returns in October.
Russian President has invited his U.S. counterpart, along with leaders from many other countries to Moscow in May to attend the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, which Russians refer to as the "Great Patriotic War."
Public sector strikes are causing major disruptions across Germany, including halted public transport in Frankfurt, as workers demand higher pay and better conditions.
USAID has long promoted itself as a supporter of press freedom, but reports suggest its media funding may have influenced domestic narratives in Europe and post-Soviet states. With the Trump administration freezing its grants, the agency’s role in shaping global information is under scrutiny.
Estée Lauder and L’Oréal are facing challenges in the Chinese market as local beauty brands gain popularity. Rising competition, shifting consumer preferences, and economic factors have impacted sales, forcing global cosmetics giants to adapt their strategies.
China supports all efforts to end the war in Ukraine and rejects the idea of using Gaza as a political tool, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday. His remarks follow U.S.-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia on Ukraine’s future.
The U.S. and Russia will hold more talks on ending the war in Ukraine, despite Kyiv’s exclusion and European concerns over U.S. concessions to Moscow. Russia hardened its stance, demanding NATO formally withdraw its 2008 pledge to admit Ukraine.
Russia on demanded that NATO formally retract its 2008 commitment to grant Ukraine membership in the alliance. Moscow also dismissed any suggestion of NATO troops acting as peacekeepers, following talks with U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia.
Burundi pulls its troops from eastern Congo as M23 rebels gain ground, seizing major cities. The UN reports child executions by rebels. Thousands flee to Burundi, facing overcrowded shelters. Uganda steps in to stop militia killings.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined steps to restore U.S.-Russia relations and end the Ukraine war, emphasizing diplomacy, expert negotiations, and economic opportunities. He stressed the need for compromise on sanctions and reaffirmed President Trump’s commitment to lasting peace.
Archaeologists in London’s financial district have uncovered a massive section of Roman masonry, revealing the remains of a nearly 2,000-year-old town hall—one of the most significant finds in the city since an ancient amphitheater was discovered in the 1980s.
China supports all efforts to end the war in Ukraine and rejects the idea of using Gaza as a political tool, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday. His remarks follow U.S.-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia on Ukraine’s future.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.1%, marking its first reduction since November 2020. The move follows a prolonged tightening cycle that saw rates rise from 0.1% to 4.35% between May 2020 and November 2023.
The U.S. and Russia will hold more talks on ending the war in Ukraine, despite Kyiv’s exclusion and European concerns over U.S. concessions to Moscow. Russia hardened its stance, demanding NATO formally withdraw its 2008 pledge to admit Ukraine.
Russia on demanded that NATO formally retract its 2008 commitment to grant Ukraine membership in the alliance. Moscow also dismissed any suggestion of NATO troops acting as peacekeepers, following talks with U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia.
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