3D-printed Northstar booster engine packs 715,000 pounds of thrust, 30% lighter design
Northstar uses additive manufacturing for over 65% of its components and reached testing in just 11 months. Blue Origin unveiled Northstar, a new LOX/LNG booster engine producing 715,000 pounds-force of thrust. Northstar delivers 75,000 pounds-force more thrust than the BE-4 while weighing 30% less.