[nyokodo]

> I don't think I've ever seen a rocket build up its speed so slowly.

New-Glenn has a low thrust to weight ratio vs other rockets and lower engine chamber pressure than some other engines to put less stress on the rocket and engines for greater reusability.

[tankenmate]

But the obvious cost here is less mass to orbit. But I suspect it's a given that they'll tweak up the margins once they have more flights under their belt.