The New Glenn makes it safely into orbit for the inaugural test flight of a rocket that could rival those in Elon Musk's SpaceX fleet.

The uncrewed New Glenn rocket took off at 2:03 a.m. EST from Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Blue Origin said.

The 320-foot New Glenn rocket was initially scheduled to launch early Monday with a prototype satellite aboard.

Blue Origin has launched its New Shepard rocket—a reusable sub-orbital rocket used for space tourism—27 times. It's named after Alan Shepard, the first American in space. Bezos flew in New Shepard on July 20, 2021, crossing the Kármán line, the dividing line between Earth’s atmosphere and outer space.

Blue Origin's successful maiden launch of New Glenn rocket made billionaire Jeff Bezos hungry. He ate breakfast at a Space Coast diner in Florida after

Elon Musk congratulated Jeff Bezos following Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket successfully reaching orbit on its first flight, expressing his admiration on social media.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai and SpaceX’s Elon Musk praised Jeff Bezos for Blue Origin’s milestone as New Glenn rocket completes its first test flight. It signifies a major advancement in private space travel.

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A milestone moment for Blue Origin as New Glenn achieves orbital success, earning accolades from rival Elon Musk.