BE-4 engine

GPTKB entity

Properties (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf rocket engine
gptkbp:analyzes up to 100 seconds
gptkbp:built thermal management
high performance requirements
gptkbp:collaborations various aerospace companies
gptkbp:community_engagement high
gptkbp:construction_cost $10 million
competitive
estimated $1 billion
gptkbp:coolingSystem liquid oxygen
regenerative cooling
gptkbp:crew_size over 100 engineers
gptkbp:design_feature multiple
gptkbp:engine 3.8 m
in-house_at_Blue_Origin
gptkbp:engineConfiguration vertical
gptkbp:environmental_impact lower than kerosene engines
gptkbp:environmentalProtection compliant
gptkbp:exhibits planned
gptkbp:facilities Blue_Origin's_test_site
gptkbp:fireDepartment 2017
gptkbp:firstFlight 2023
validate performance
gptkbp:fuel_capacity high
1,200 kg/s
standard_LNG_tanks
gptkbp:fuelType staged combustion
turbopump
liquid oxygen and liquefied natural gas
dual start
gptkbp:future_plans deep space missions
gptkbp:futurePlans planned for efficiency
gptkbp:hasArea gptkb:West_Texas
ongoing
promising
gptkbp:hasDepartment approximately 200 seconds
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label BE-4 engine
gptkbp:impact significant
gptkbp:inspiration modular design
reusability
BE-3 engine
gptkbp:is_part_of Blue_Origin's_rocket_family
gptkbp:is_used_in New_Glenn_rocket
gptkbp:launchDate 2020s onwards
gptkbp:launchSite gptkb:Cape_Canaveral
gptkbp:lifespan 10 flights
gptkbp:manufacturer Blue Origin
gptkbp:missions commercial satellite launches
gptkbp:numberOfRooms two
gptkbp:operational_status in development
planned for 2020s
gptkbp:partnerships NASA, ULA
gptkbp:payloadCapacity up to 45,000 kg to LEO
gptkbp:produces 2011
gptkbp:propulsion yes
310 seconds
550,000 lbf
gptkbp:regulatoryCompliance ongoing
gptkbp:related_engine staged combustion cycle
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:safety_features redundant systems
gptkbp:targets New_Glenn
gptkbp:team Blue Origin engineers
gptkbp:weight 3,000 lb