Blue Origin Unveils Blue Ring Tug That Promises to Revolutionize Commercial Space Industry

Blue Origin has unveiled the features and capabilities of its Blue Ring space tug, which promises to revolutionize the commercial space industry.
Last October, the spacecraft was unveiled as an innovative space logistics and delivery solution capable of performing national security, civil and commercial missions.

Equipped with 12 docking ports, the Blue Ring can use a load of up to 500 kilograms per port, and the upper deck allows for the transport of loads weighing up to 2.5 tons.

One of its features is its ability to maneuver in different orbits with a change in speed of up to 3,000 meters per second. The main task of the Blue Ring is the deployment of satellites, as well as the transportation of other spacecraft, making it a functional transport with an operational life of 3 to 5 years.

Blue Ring can also carry out sub-commodification of other spacecraft. This can function as a refueling station where other spacecraft can approach, dock and receive fuel. As Hoffmann noted, the Blue Ring can refuel other vessels of the same type, which opens up prospects for the joint action of several Blue Rings during a space mission.