New Glenn rocket reaches orbit on its first test flight Blue Origin’s reusable rocket proves its capability in first mission New Glenn’s success sets the stage for future missions

The company, started by the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, reset its countdown clock repeatedly over a period of just over two hours before eventually postponing the test flight to another day.

A new space race is taking place and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin just made the latest move as rival Elon Musk’s SpaceX prepares for its own launch.