The test tank looks familiar.
Project Jarvis
According to Ars Technica's images, Blue Origin is facing a major obstacle in developing a fully-reusable rocket stage to launch its New Glenn rocket.
The test tank is strikingly similar to SpaceXs Super Heavy booster prototypes. This is because both companies are currently involved in a bitter feud.
As the images show, the rocket is being built under Project Jarvis.
Cranking out tanks
Ars claims that Blue Origin has created a rapid and iterative engineering process that allows them to test a wide range of test tanks designs. We will believe it when we see it.
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Blue Origin is yet to decide which landing system it will choose. Once the booster's payload has been delivered, it is likely that Blue Origin will choose a SpaceX-style vertical landing.
Both companies are attempting to create a heavy-lift launch system capable of reaching deep space and landing people on the Moon.
SpaceX is the clear winner as it stands now.
READ MORE: Blue Origins Project Jarvis Test Tank First Images [Ars Technica]
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