The Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Fires Up Ahead Of Inaugural Launch

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Just before 8 p.m. on Friday evening, the company completed its long awaited hot-fire test, lighting up the pad at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and sending a rumble throughout North Brevard County.

Earlier in the day the Federal Aviation Administration gave Blue Origin the OK to proceed with the upcoming maiden launch.

About an hour later, the company issues a press release, stating that the 24-second test fire was successful. "The campaign met all objectives and marks the final major test prior to launch," the statement read.

Friday's hot fire test involved fueling and briefly firing the New Glenn's seven engines . It was one of the key last steps before the giant rocket launches for the first time.

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While Blue Origin launches its single-stage New Shepard from Texas − which carries payload and paying passengers on a short ride to the edge of space − this will be the first time the company has attempted the launch of a multi-stage rocket.

Blue Origin was founded by former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. The rocket is named for the first American to orbit the Earth, John Glenn.