Blue Origin

Rocket Engine Manufacturing Plant

Huntsville, AL

Performa Engineers Rocket Facility

Blue Origin Testing

Blue Origin's New Shepard

Blue Origin Ground Breaking in Huntsville, Alabama

Overview

Performa is designing the electrical systems for the 400,000 square foot rocket engine manufacturing plant for Blue Origin. Our team is in collaboration with numerous design partners across the country to deliver this project as a crucial member of an integrated design and construction team.

BE-4 is the most powerful liquified natural gas (LNG) fueled rocket engine ever developed. Using an oxygen-rich staged combustion cycle, BE-4 is capable of producing 2,400 kN (550,000 lbf) trust with deep throttle capability.

This project is currently under construction.

Contractor: Clayco