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report · CSIS New Glenn lands its booster in two tries. SpaceX took many more.
Original: How Important Is Blue Origin's Second New Glenn Launch?
AI Executive Summary
CSIS strategic analysis of NG-2's implications: Blue Origin is now the second entity globally to routinely recover orbital-class boosters. The success unlocks the path to NSSL certification, Blue Moon Mk1 launch in 2026, and Artemis HLS relevance. Key question: can Blue Origin scale cadence fast enough to compete with SpaceX's 165+ flights per year?