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Maiden flight of the New Glenn launch vehicle. Will carry the prototype Blue Ring payload tug and payload hoisting platform, consisting of communications array, power systems, and a flight computer affixed to a secondary payload adapter ring, remaining attached to the 2nd stage. This launch will serve as New Glenn's first National Security Space Launch certification flight. Target orbit is 2400 x 19300 km at 30° inclination.
Limiting rule: No flight through a thick (>4500 ft) cloud layer extending across the freezing level.
max-top 6855 m, mean 4835 m, 98% cover, freezing 4981 m · max cloud-top 6855 m above freezing 4981 m (98% cover in 10 nmi) · no GLM flashes within 25 nmi / 30 min, likely cirrus / stratiform ice rather than cumulus
First New Glenn first stage booster. Named "So You’re Telling Me There’s a Chance". Lost on its first flight during descent towards LPV1 Jacklyn.