Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket second stage was run through a static fire test. Credit: Blue Origin |edited by Space.com's Steve Spaleta Music: Jupiter Aurora by David Celeste / courtesy of Epidemic S

Blue Origin continued to prep for the maiden flight of its massive New Glenn rocket as it went vertical on the launch pad Thursday ahead of an upcoming hot fire test needed before a launch attempt

Blue Origin has raised its multi-stage New Glenn rocket once again, and it's visible from Brevard beaches. The company aims for launch within the year.

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket is on track for its first launch before the end of 2024. The rocket, named after John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth, has its first major customer, AST SpaceMobile,