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For the first time, Blue Origin has ignited an orbital rocket stage

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The second stage of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket underwent a successful hot-fire test on Monday .

It is the first time the company has integrated and fired an orbital rocket stage.

The company is still tracking toward a November launch of the New Glenn vehicle.

The vehicle is 320 feet tall and will be powered by two BE-3U rocket engines.

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