Dr. Don Platt, Associate Professor of Space Systems at Florida Institute of Technology, told Channel 9, “You know, Blue Origin has been working towards the launch of their orbital rocket, the New Glenn, for a number of years now. And so, we’re about ready to finally see the first test flight.”

Mission: Blue Origin will launch its powerhouse New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This first launch will send NASA's ESCAPADE mission to Mars.

Blue Origin has revealed New Glenn is on track to launch by the end of the year - pending regulatory approval.