![]() ![]() When the large first-stage booster that gives the initial thrust at liftoff expends most of its fuel, it is designed to detach from the upper stage of the rocket and make a controlled pinpoint landing on Earth, just as SpaceX already does with its Falcon 9 rockets.īlue Origin’s website still references landing its rockets on a ship, rather than a barge, touting that it allows the booster to land in turbulent ocean conditions. Tony Giberson/USA TODAY NETWORK/Imagnīlue Origin wanted to sail the Jacklyn out into the Atlantic Ocean to catch its New Glenn rocket boosters. The ship is seen here on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. The retrofit and maintenance of the Jacklyn was being carried out at the Port of Pensacola.
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