Blue Origin achieves first landing of reused New Glenn rocket booster
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket is prepared for launch at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S., on April 18, 2026.
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Blue Origin on Sunday (April 19, 2026) said its New Glenn rocket booster touched down after its launch, marking its first landing of a reused booster.
New Glenn carries AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 7 satellite to low-Earth orbit in a flight that marks a pivotal step for the Jeff Bezos-led company.
Published – April 19, 2026 07:36 pm IST
