COCOA BEACH, Fla. – With the anticipation building up for the launch of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket, all eyes are on the weather conditions in Florida as the company awaits the perfect window to lift off. The integration of the rocket was successfully completed earlier this week, and it has now been rolled out to its launch site at Cape Canaveral.

In preparation for the launch, Blue Origin is closely monitoring weather conditions at Cape Canaveral Space Force Base. While conditions have been favorable during the early morning launch windows, concerns have arisen regarding the sea states in the Atlantic Ocean. These conditions have made it challenging for the company to attempt recovery of the first stage of the New Glenn rocket on a drone ship.

Despite facing setbacks and having to postpone a launch attempt, Blue Origin remains optimistic as conditions have shown improvement since then. The company has set a new launch time for 1 am ET on Sunday, January 12, with a three-hour launch window and a webcast of the event available for viewers.

The mission timeline provided by Blue Origin outlines the steps leading up to liftoff, including the fueling process for the New Glenn rocket. Various stages of fueling, involving hydrogen, liquid oxygen, and methane, are set to take place in the hours leading up to the launch, with fueling expected to be completed approximately one hour before liftoff.

This launch marks an important milestone for Blue Origin and its New Glenn vehicle, as the company aims to demonstrate the capabilities of its super heavy lift rocket. The successful liftoff and recovery of the first stage booster will not only validate the technology but also pave the way for future missions and advancements in space exploration. As the countdown to launch continues, all eyes are on the skies and seas, waiting for the perfect moment to witness the next chapter in space exploration.