Blue Origin prepares for New Glenn rocket test in Florida as Italy seeks launch capability

Blue Origin is preparing to test-fire its first fully integrated New Glenn rocket in Florida. This marks a significant step for the company as it advances its launch capabilities. SpaceX's Starship has likely completed its last flight of the year. A NASA filing indicates plans for a test flight in January 2025, pending FAA approval for operations over the Indian Ocean. In Ukraine, Russia has launched an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile for the first time in combat, targeting a factory in Dnipro. This missile, capable of carrying nuclear warheads, follows a shift in Russia's nuclear policy amid escalating tensions with the West.