FAA Draft Assessment on New Glenn Launch Increase (Sep 2026)
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The FAA published a draft review of Blue Origin's request for more New Glenn launches.
Who they are
Blue Origin, New Glenn and the FAA[1].
What they do
On September 29, 2026, the FAA published a Draft Environmental Assessment on Blue Origin's request to raise New Glenn launches from 12 to 50 a year.
How it works
NASA also added New Glenn 9×4 to the NLS II contract.
Why it matters
It is filed as a news event under Blue Origin — New Glenn / Blue Moon.
The engine's record — word for word
2026-09-29: FAA published a Draft Environmental Assessment on Sept. 29 on Blue Origin's request to raise New Glenn launches from 12 to 50 a year; NASA added New Glenn 9×4 to the NLS II contract. [Live pass Oct 6 2026]
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