Blue Origin To Launch Big Rockets From Canaveral's Rechristened Complex 36

As reported by The Verge, Jeff Bezos's space venture Blue Origin today unveiled its new facility at Cape Canaveral's Launch Complex 36. Complex 36 was once the launching point for NASA and USAF Atlas rockets, as well as for NASA's Mariner missions. "Now," says the article, "after a decade of inactivity, the complex will be revamped and renamed Exploration Park. ... Bezos said the company hopes to launch people from Exploration Park later this decade. He also announced plans to build a new orbital rocket at the facility, which he noted will use the company's upcoming BE-4 engine." (More coverage of the Blue Origin opening at the L.A. Times and Wired.)

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Re:How long to a real revolution in engine tech ?

[FlyHelicopters]

We won't have a real advance in rocket motors until we get over our collective fear of "OMG the nuclears!".

Chemical reactions do not provide nearly enough power to weight thrust to move in space at reasonable speeds.