Blue Origin is scaling up its New Glenn heavy-lift rocket program with a goal of achieving multiple launches per week by the end of the decade. The company is investing $330 million into expanding its production facilities and launch infrastructure in Florida, where total investments have already surpassed $3 billion.
The expansion of the Rocket Park complex, covering approximately 127,000 square meters, is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2027. This facility will be capable of producing up to 150 upper stages annually for the 9x4 rocket configuration, utilizing automated systems for welding, material handling, and quality control.
To support increased flight frequency, the company is developing a payload integration complex at Cape Canaveral in partnership with the U.S. Space Force. This facility will feature four payload processing bays and two fairing installation bays, allowing for the simultaneous preparation of multiple missions.
Blue Origin is also upgrading its launch infrastructure, including the restoration of the LC-36A complex and the development of LC-36B for New Glenn operations. The company has requested an increase in the annual launch limit for the LC-36 site from 12 to 50 missions, while also planning to build additional launch pads.
Operational efficiency relies on the rapid refurbishment of first-stage boosters. The company is expanding its infrastructure at Port Canaveral, which currently hosts the Jacklyn landing platform, and is developing two additional platforms. A new vertical integration complex will facilitate the inspection and preparation of returned boosters.
