Blue Origin’s rocket booster returns to a hero’s welcome. Here’s why

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SpaceX preps next Starship flight as new booster rolls out for testing

Appearing at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in southern Texas on Thursday, Booster 18 is the third version of the rocket’s main stage, with the 12th test set to see it fly for the very first time.

Blue Origin takes aim at SpaceX with rocket upgrade announcement

The new version will be known as New Glenn 9x4, while the current one will now be called New Glenn 7x2, with the new names indicating the number of engines attached to the rocket’s first and second stages.