Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket completes final test for its first flight

Blue Origin's New Glenn heavy-lift launch vehicle is now ready for its first flight. The company has conducted -- and successfully completed -- a wet dress rehearsal or a full run-through of the rocket's launch countdown. As The New York Times reports, Blue Origin had to attempt the countdown several times over a few hours, but the company managed to ignite and fire New Glenn's seven engines for 24 seconds in the end. New Glenn's tanks were filled with fuel and the rocket was fitted with a 45,00...