Blue Origin launches.

Blue Origin is Jeff Bezos's space company. New Glenn (BE-4 engines, partially reusable heavy-lift) debuted in 2024 from Cape Canaveral LC-36, contracted for Amazon Project Kuiper constellation and US Space Force missions. New Shepard flies suborbital crewed and research missions from West Texas. LaunchDetect tracks New Glenn launches from Cape Canaveral via NOAA GOES-19 thermal imagery.

Every Blue Origin launch is independently confirmed by LaunchDetect from NOAA GOES or JMA Himawari geostationary thermal infrared imagery within 30 to 90 seconds of ignition. Independent of any operator press release or broadcast.

Operator facts

CountryUnited States
Founded2000
HeadquartersKent, Washington
Active fleetNew Glenn, New Shepard (suborbital)
Primary padsCape Canaveral LC-36, Corn Ranch (West Texas, suborbital)
See detected launches →