What Happened
Expansion Supports Larger New Glenn Rocket Variant
Blue Origin has announced plans to expand its Florida launch site by adding a second pad at Launch Complex 36, designed to support the larger New Glenn 9×4 rocket. The new pad, LC-36B, will include a vertical integration facility and a payload processing facility. The company is also rebuilding the existing pad, LC-36A, after a recent explosion. According to Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp, rebuilding LC-36A and resuming flights this year remains the company’s priority. This development was first reported by SpaceNews.