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Meet Blue Origin's Launch Director For New Glenn Rocket

The New Glenn rocket is scheduled to launch from a Blue Origin-controlled launchpad in Florida.

Blue Origin recently introduced the launch director and his team who are responsible for making the critical decisions regarding the launch of the New Glenn rocket. The launch director, Ben Dykstra, shared some interesting insights into his pre-launch rituals and superstitions.

One of Dykstra's superstitions involves setting three alarms to ensure he doesn't miss any important calls or key moments during the mission, such as giving the final approval for liftoff. This attention to detail and preparedness is crucial in the high-stakes world of rocket launches.

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