Blue Origin had initially planned to launch a pair of Mars-bound satellites on behalf of NASA for the first flight of New Glenn. However, due to delays in the rocket's development, NASA decided to reschedule the flight to this spring at the earliest.
For the inaugural New Glenn flight, Blue Origin has chosen to fly a 'demonstrator' instead. This demonstrator will focus on testing the technology required for the company's proposed Blue Ring spacecraft. The Blue Ring spacecraft is designed to function as an in-space rideshare vehicle, capable of transporting satellites deeper into space as needed.
