Space Florida: Blue Origin's New Glenn Launch

EXPLORATION PARK, Fla.—Jan. 16, 2025—Space Florida, the state’s aerospace finance and development authority, released the following statement on the successful launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket. The quote should be attributed to Rob Long, president and CEO, Space Florida.

"Congratulations to Blue Origin on the successful first launch of its New Glenn rocket, a huge achievement. New Glenn stands as the first rocket built, tested and launched in our state. This is a testament to the importance of deep collaboration and trust between Space Florida and our commercial partners. Together we are building out a diverse future of space transportation assets to support the limitless future of aerospace commerce.

Florida is the center of the interplanetary commerce ecosystem, uniquely positioned to enable the seamless movement of goods, technology, and people from Earth to orbit and beyond."

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Media Contact 
Alayna Curry, APR 
acurry@spaceflorida.gov

About Space Florida 
Space Florida is where leading aerospace companies get everything they need to see their new ideas take off. As the state’s independent aerospace finance and development authority, Space Florida brings a mix of unrivaled experience, unmatched financial tools, and unbeatable location to the table by providing critical business financing opportunities for the aerospace industry, managing infrastructure investment in the state’s spaceport system, and facilitating research and development, workforce, education, and investment programs.  

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