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Why not grid fins on stage 1 of Blue Origin's New Glenn?

New Glenn has four fins, but, unlike Falcon 9's, they are not grid fins. Instead, they seem to be standard airplane fins---each a single surface. So I'm wondering: what are the advantages of standard ...
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Will New Glenn and Falcon 9 compete or serve different markets?

New Glenn will soon be launching, and I'm wondering: will it compete neck to neck with Falcon 9, and threaten to bite into its market share? Or will it serve an entirely different market? The rocket ...
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