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Blue Origin has rolled out its New Glenn rocket for its second launch, aiming to send two Mars-bound payloads into orbit. The mission, targeting a November 9-11 window, hinges on the successful recovery and reuse of the rocket's first stage, nicknamed "Never Tell Me The Odds." While engineers are optimistic, the company's previous first stage was lost. Demonstrating rocket reuse is critical for the New Glenn program's financial viability, with refurbishment timelines being a key challenge.

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