Amazon founder Jeff Bezos (and many others) posted pics of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket, named for astronaut John Glenn, on social after liftoff.

People way outside Space Coast (Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, Pensacola) may see Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket after Cape Canaveral liftoff.

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launched its first New Glenn rocket early Thursday morning from Florida, an inaugural step into Earth's orbit to rival SpaceX in the satellite launch market.

After a week of nasty weather across Florida, the business of launching rockets got back on track Monday afternoon. A SpaceX Falcon 9 lifted off at 5:05 p.m. Eastern time from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 40 carrying 21 of the company’s Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit.

Original story: Will Blue Origin launch its first-ever New Glenn heavy-lift rocket overnight — or is another late-night scrub in store for spectators across Florida's Space Coast? Welcome to ...

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin private space company successfully launched its New Glenn rocket on its maiden flight in the early morning hours Thursday.

the excitement from Blue Origin was noticeable as it carried test technology for its Blue Ring spacecraft. CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA JANUARY 16: The Blue Origin New Glenn rocket lits off at Launch ...

Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Eventually, they will study the Martian atmosphere and magnetic environment while orbiting the red planet. Blue Origin’s lunar ...

Private space company Blue Origin was founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, who permanently relocated to Florida. Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket performed a hot fire test in December 2024 and had ...

When Jeff Bezos' company Blue Origin launches its New Glenn rocket − for the first time − people way outside the Space Coast of Florida could possibly see it light up the sky. Depending on ...

Renowned for its rocket launches, bioluminescence and stunning beaches, the Space Coast attracts some famous visitors. More are likely to come as Brevard was just named among the top 10 places to visit in North America and the Caribbean in 2025 by Conde Nast Traveler.

One of the key questions about Blue Origin is whether it will push toward full reusability with New Glenn. In 2021, Ars first reported on an effort codenamed "Project Jarvis" to develop a stainless steel upper stage that could be reused. The company even built a test tank, although the effort was eventually shelved.