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Blue Origin adds a third stage to New Glenn, expanding heavy-lift and lunar capabilities

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Blue Origin has unveiled a three-stage version of its New Glenn rocket, adding heavy-lift capability to the existing two-stage vehicle. The company says the variant can support longer lunar operations and deliver satellites to geostationary orbit, extending the launcher’s mission range.

Discovered 2026-11-07T02:04:52.387956-08:00 | 2026-11-07T02:04:52.387956-08:00

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  • The third stage broadens New Glenn’s stated mission set to include satellite delivery to geostationary orbit, a capability relevant to launch customers seeking access to higher-energy orbits.
  • Blue Origin says the variant can support longer lunar operations, extending the vehicle’s potential role in lunar missions.

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