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NG-3 Update: We have confirmed payload separation. AST SpaceMobile has confirmed the satellite has powered on. The payload was placed into an off-nominal orbit. We are currently assessing and will update when we have more detailed information.
Second stage engine cutoff confirmed. New Glenn’s second stage and payload are now in orbit.
During the final descent onto Jacklyn, the three middle BE-4 engines on the booster will reignite to slow down the vehicle. They will burn for about 20 seconds, and then the outer two engines will shut off. The middle engine will help guide the vehicle for a safe landing. After
Round two for “Never Tell Me The Odds.”
New Glenn’s booster is preparing for its second landing. The fully reusable booster will start its descent back to Earth—headed towards Jacklyn, our landing platform stationed several hundred miles downrange.
Fairing jettison confirmed. The second stage with ’s BlueBird satellite is continuing toward space.
New Glenn’s first main engine cut-off and stage separation both confirmed! The booster will begin coasting for approximately four minutes. Coming up, second stage ignition.
The readiness poll is complete. New Glenn is go for launch and proceeding to terminal count. Tune in live to the webcast:
LIVE NOW: Tune in to watch the NG-3 webcast!
Our third New Glenn launch may be visible to those in the regions below. Here’s when and where to look to the skies!
Mission updates: bit.ly/4mDppyg
