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Blue Ring

by Blue OriginUS

PilotStage 3 of 5

Full-scale spacecraft launch spring 2026. Pathfinder prototype launched on New Glenn in January 2025.

Updated Q2 2026Checked 10 Oct0 updates this week

Milestones

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  1. Blue Ring Pathfinder prototype launched on New Glenn inaugural flight16 Jan 2025Complete.
  2. First full-scale Blue Ring spacecraft launchTarget Q2 2026Not yet reached.
  3. Operational refueling and servicing missionsTarget 2026Not yet reached.

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  1. 2026Operational refueling and servicing missions (next)
  2. 2026Scout Space Owl sensor deployment
  3. Q2 2026First full-scale Blue Ring spacecraft launch
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