New Glenn Rocket's First Stage Heads Back For Landing

The New Glenn rocket is scheduled to launch from a Blue Origin-controlled launchpad in Florida.

The New Glenn rocket's first-stage booster has completed its task as it reached Main Engine Cutoff (MECO) after burning through most of its fuel. Now, the first-stage is set to make its way back down to a seafaring platform in the Atlantic Ocean for landing.

First-stage set to land on seafaring platform in the Atlantic Ocean.

New Glenn rocket's first-stage booster completes task at Main Engine Cutoff (MECO).

Upper stage continues journey to achieve primary goal of entering Earth's orbit.

Simultaneously, the upper stage of the New Glenn rocket, carrying the valuable cargo for this mission, will continue its journey to achieve the primary goal of tonight's flight: entering orbit around Earth.