NASA adds Blue Origin's New Glenn 9×4 to launch contract pool
NASA has approved Blue Origin’s New Glenn 9×4 rocket as an official provider under its major launch services contract, NLS II. This lets New Glenn 9×4 compete for future NASA missions from now until 2030, and possibly for government satellite launches too. The contract covers missions supporting NASA’s science, human spaceflight, and technology directorates. New Glenn joins a select pool of rockets that can bid on NASA space launches.
- Blue Origin's New Glenn 9×4 can now fly NASA missions
- NLS II contract runs through 2030 ordering, 2032 in total
- NASA can now order New Glenn launches for its directorates
- Other government agencies may use this contract for launches
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