Science & Space
NASA Adds Blue Origin’s New Glenn 9×4 to Launch Contract
NASA has added Blue Origin’s New Glenn 9×4 launch service to its NLS II contract for future mission use.
What happened
NASA used an on-ramp provision to add Blue Origin’s New Glenn 9×4 launch service to the NASA Launch Services II contract. The service is now available to NASA’s Launch Services Program Office for future missions. The addition does not identify a specific mission award or launch date.
Why it matters
Blue Origin’s New Glenn 9×4 is now an available option within NASA’s launch-services contracting framework, expanding the services accessible for future missions.
Source: NASA