The BE-4 engine is destined for use not only on the first-stage booster of ULA’s semi-reusable Vulcan Centaur rocket, but also on Blue Origin’s orbital-class New Glenn rocket, which is ...

The BE-4 engine is the “most powerful liquefied natural gas fueled rocket engine ever developed,” according to Blue Origin.

The BE-4 engine is key to Blue Origin’s spaceflight ambitions. Besides building it for the likes of ULA, the booster will also power Blue Origin’s own reusable New Glenn rocket, which is ...

When Blue Origin announced the BE-4 in 2014, they announced that it was the most powerful Methalox-burning engine ever conceived. Compared to the first version of the Raptor, which was the only ...

Anonymous leaks reports that a BE-4 rocket engine detonated during a June 30 test run. A Blue Origin spokesperson confirmed the incident, but said 'no personnel were injured' ...

Blue Origin is supplying United Launch Alliance (ULA) with BE-4 engines for use on the Vulcan rocket. This rocket will need a pair of BE-4 engines for each launch, supplemented with solid boosters.

June 30 (UPI) -- Blue Origin launched six more tourists into space and back on Sunday from Texas on its 13th passenger flight ...

Blue Origin launched six astrotourists to the edge of space and back Sunday, a 10-minute ride marking the Jeff Bezos-owned ...

Blue Origin’s BE-4 engines are of central importance to the company’s future, as they are needed for launching satellites for Amazon, under a massive commercial launch deal.

Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin suffered a rocket engine explosion while testing its BE-4 rocket engine last month, CNBC has learned. Skip to content. Main Navigation. Search.

During a firing on June 30 at a West Texas facility, a BE-4 engine detonated about 10 seconds into the test, according to several people familiar with the matter. A dramatic explosion destroyed the ...

Blue Origin has experienced a setback as it works to produce high-thrust BE-4 rocket engines. While testing a BE-4 engine late last month, the thruster exploded in dramatic fashion.