Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is scheduled to launch on Sunday, marking its first attempt to reach Earth orbit, which poses a significant challenge to SpaceX.
The New Glenn rocket stands 30 stories tall and represents years of development aimed at capturing market share from SpaceX's Falcon 9.
Success in the launch could enable future operations for Amazon’s Kuiper broadband satellite constellation, enhancing competition with SpaceX's Starlink.
Despite reported excitement and urgency within Blue Origin, past challenges have delayed the rocket's development over the years.
The launch is also a certification flight for U.S. Space Force missions, potentially opening doors for lucrative national security contracts.