A giant cell tower is going to space this weekend
The Verge • 4/17/2026
Summary
This weekend, Blue Origin is scheduled to launch its New Glenn rocket, which includes a first-stage booster that previously launched and landed during the program's second mission last November. This launch is significant as it could end SpaceX's monopoly on reusable orbital launch vehicles and initiate a competitive landscape for satellite services. Amazon requires a reusable rocket to enhance its low Earth orbit (Leo) launches.
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