NASA and Blue Origin agreed to conduct second stage hot fire testing for the New Glenn rocket on the B-2 test stand at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.

Key Details

• Testing is targeted to begin in fall 2026 on the B-2 test stand at NASA Stennis Space Center
• Supports Artemis missions in 2027 and beyond, including lunar landing capability development
• New Glenn second stage is powered by two BE-3 liquid oxygen/liquid hydrogen engines
• NASA will provide engineering support, equipment, workspace, and technical expertise

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