What designation identifies the current operational New Glenn configuration?
Answer
$7\times 2$
The configuration currently flying and which achieved orbit and successful booster landing in 2025 is designated $7\times 2$. Blue Origin officially classifies this specific two-stage, partially reusable vehicle as a heavy-lift launch vehicle. It stands 98 meters tall and features a 7-meter diameter airframe, serving as the baseline for the family, distinct from the significantly upscaled $9\times 4$ variant that meets the Super Heavy Lift criteria.
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