SpaceX后第二款：蓝色起源新格伦火箭首次成功回收

Core Points - Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket successfully launched and achieved its first stage recovery at sea, marking a significant milestone for the company in reusable rocket technology [1][3][5] - This launch positions Blue Origin as the second company globally, after SpaceX, to master rocket recovery technology [3][5] - The New Glenn rocket is designed for multiple uses, with the first stage expected to be reusable up to 25 times, enhancing its competitiveness in the launch market [6][7] Technical Specifications - New Glenn rocket features a two-stage design, with a height of 98 meters and a diameter of 7 meters, providing a launch thrust of 1,750 tons [6] - The first stage has a near-Earth orbit capacity of 45 tons and a geostationary transfer orbit capacity of over 13 tons [6] - The rocket's first stage is powered by seven BE-4 engines using liquid methane and liquid oxygen, while the second stage is equipped with two BE-3U engines [6] Mission Details - The rocket successfully deployed NASA's ESCAPADE twin satellites, which will study Mars' atmosphere, after approximately 34 minutes of flight [6][7] - The ESCAPADE mission will not directly head to Mars but will first enter a near-Earth orbit before making its journey to Mars in 2026 [7] - The launch faced multiple delays due to weather conditions and previous mission failures, highlighting the challenges in the aerospace industry [7] Industry Context - The successful launch of New Glenn adds pressure on China's commercial space sector, which is preparing for the maiden flight of its reusable rocket, Zhuque-3, expected in mid-November [8][11] - Other Chinese rockets, such as Tianlong-3 and Chang Zheng-12A, are also in development, indicating a competitive landscape in the global space launch market [11]