Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin New Glenn rocket is headed to space after being given the green light from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA on Friday issued Blue Origin a Part 450 commercial space launch license,

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday that it has issued a commercial space launch license for Blue Origin's — Jeff Bezos' rocket company — New Glenn launch.

Blue Origin now has the license to attempt a first launch of its New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

The Part 450 commercial license is good for five years, allowing launches of New Glenn as well as return landings of its first-stage on a ship stationed downrange in the Atlantic, similar to how SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets’ first stages land on droneships.

The FAA has approved Blue Origins New Glenn rocket, allowing Jeff Bezos space company to compete in critical national security satellite launches. FAA Grants Blue Origin License for New Glenn Rocket Launch On Friday,

After completing a possible wet dress rehearsal on Thursday, Blue Origin seemed to be taking what could have been the next step toward the inaugural launch of their New Glenn rocket − a hot fire. This prelaunch test, when it happens, will briefly fire the seven rocket engines. A wet dress rehearsal is when the rocket is fueled but not fired.

Five-year licence allows Blue Origin to conduct orbital missions from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida

On Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration gave Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin approval for its first-ever mission of the New Glenn vehicle, potentially allowing the aerospace firm to reach its 2024 launch goal.