Blue Origin continued to prep for the maiden flight of its massive New Glenn rocket as it went vertical on the launch pad Thursday ahead of an upcoming hot fire test needed before a launch attempt that is targeting before the end of the year.

On November 23, 2015, a Blue Origin rocket made a historic landing. Before this time, all rockets were single-use only — even SpaceX's rockets. Blue Origin changed the concept forever. After launching the New Shepard capsule safely into space,

Blue Origin’s ambitious orbital rocket, New Glenn, has officially taken its place on the launch pad, marking a pivotal moment for the company. Positioned at Launch Complex 36 in Florida, the rocket is preparing for its first flight,