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Blue Origin HLS LEO Demo

New GlennBlue OriginLaunch Complex 36A
June 2027 · Date and time TBD
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June 2027Exact time confirmed closer to launch
Launch Window Confidence
46% — Uncertain

Mission Brief

The Blue Moon HLS pathfinder spacecraft in support of NASA's Artemis III mission in Low Earth Orbit will be a modified Blue Moon Mark 1 vehicle equipped with a docking mechanism, a crew cabin and environmental control systems on board. This Blue Moon HLS will launch before the Artemis III Orion has launched into LEO aboard SLS. Once docked, Orion and Blue Moon will spend about two days docked together for tests and technology demonstrations, with the Artemis III crew scheduled to enter the lander.

PayloadBlue Origin HLS LEO Demo
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerBlue Origin
Stages2
PadLaunch Complex 36A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

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BE-4 Ignition

Seven BE-4 engines ignite at the start of the mission

T-00:03
11:59 PM UTC
  • BE-4 IgnitionT-00:03

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Launch site

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Launch Complex 36A

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
28.471°N
Longitude
80.542°W

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern
No weather issues
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

12:00 AM UTC - 12:00 AM UTC

Vehicle

New Glenn

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Height98 m
LEO Payload45,000 kg
Launches46
Successes39

Provider

Blue Origin

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USA • Founded 2000

Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.