Blue Origin ramps up New Glenn manufacturing, unveils Orbital Data Center ambitions

Blue Origin is showcasing the production cadence of its New Glenn heavy-lift rocket at its Space Coast facilities, with CEO Dave Limp revealing a rocket factory in full swing. The company has multiple second stages in various phases of assembly, as it attempts to accelerate its launch cadence following two successful flights in 2025, and its opening launch of 2026 in the coming weeks.

New Glenn requires a substantial ramp-up in launch cadence to achieve its future goals, including an orbital data center constellation.

At least two New Glenn second stages (GS2) appear in final integration, complete with insulation blankets. Complete tank sections for at least four more stages await insulation, while bulkheads and barrel sections indicate yet another unit in the works. Overall, up to seven second stages are visible across different production stages, with potentially more still in earlier steps out of frame.