# Blue Origin is looking for a senior manager to oversee the production of New Glenn’s upper stage.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-01 · Gizmodo*

## Key points

- Blue Origin aims to produce 100 New Glenn upper stages annually by 2029, up from 12 now.
- A new variant of New Glenn called Quattro will use four BE-3U engines instead of two.
- Both the original and upgraded New Glenn variants will be operated simultaneously for different mission profiles.
- New Glenn's third launch failed to reach its intended orbit, causing the FAA to ground the rocket.

**Companies:** Blue Origin
**Countries:** United States

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