Michael Wall is a Senior Space Writer with Space.com and joined the team in 2010. He primarily covers exoplanets, spaceflight and military space, but has been known to dabble in the space art beat. His book about the search for alien life, 'Out There,' was published on Nov. 13, 2018.
Skywatching KitBest Black Friday Lego space deals: Discounts on spaceships, space stations and NASA kits"The enhancements span propulsion, structures, avionics, reusability and recovery operations, and will be phased into upcoming New Glenn missions beginning with NG-3,"Best smart telescopes Black Friday 2025: Observe stars, galaxies and nebulas with ease Experience instant stargazing with one of the most versatile smart telescopes this Black Friday, with $1149 offNew Glenn's reusable first stage is powered by seven of Blue Origin's BE-4 engines, and its second stage features two BE-3Us.
According to the update, both of these engines are getting an upgrade, which will boost the first stage's thrust from 3.9 million to 4.5 million pounds per foot and the upper stage's from 320,000 to 400,000 pounds per foot . "Additional vehicle upgrades include a reusable fairing to support increased flight rates, an updated lower-cost tank design and a higher-performing and reusable thermal protection system to improve turnaround time," Blue Origin said. Today's update also includes some even bigger news: Blue Origin plans to build a"super-heavy" version of the rocket, which it calls New Glenn 9x4. The name is a nod to the increased number of engines — nine BE-4s on the first stage and four BE-3Us up top., compared to 50 tons for the original"7x2" variant. The new rocket will also have an even bigger payload fairing — one that's 28.5 feet wide, compared to an initial 23 feet .Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsToday's update doesn't give a timeline for the development of New Glenn 9x4 . But it does stress that the new rocket won't displace its older cousin. and joined the team in 2010. He primarily covers exoplanets, spaceflight and military space, but has been known to dabble in the space art beat. His book about the search for alien life,"Out There," was published on Nov. 13, 2018. Before becoming a science writer, Michael worked as a herpetologist and wildlife biologist. He has a Ph.D. in evolutionary biology from the University of Sydney, Australia, a bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona, and a graduate certificate in science writing from the University of California, Santa Cruz. To find out what his latest project is, you can follow Michael on Twitter.Chinese astronauts 'stuck' on space station to get a new spacecraft after debris strike leaves them without a ride home NASA reveals new images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS from across the solar system: 'It looks and behaves like a comet'
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