Blue Origin successfully re-uses a New Glenn rocket for the first time ever
By Sean O'Kane
Published on April 19, 2026.
Blue Origin has successfully reused one of its New Glenn rockets for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the company as it aims to compete with SpaceX. The company has already sent a commercial payload to space and plans to use the rocket for NASA moon missions and help build space-based satellite networks. The booster used in the re-flight was the same one used in November for a mission to Mars.
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