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Blue Origin hot fires its first previously flown booster, prepares for weekend launch
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Blue Origin hot fires its first previously flown booster, prepares for weekend launch

Blue Origin conducted a static fire test of its BE-4 engines, igniting all seven for under 30 seconds. This marks the first hot fire of a previously flown booster, indicating progress towards operational readiness. Local maritime and aviation hazards suggest a potential launch as early as Sunday, April 19, enhancing the company's launch cadence and capabilities.