Blue Origin delays next New Glenn rocket launch to 2027
The spaceflight company has pushed back its next launch following damage to its launchpad.
At a glance
- New Glenn launch now scheduled for January 2027
- Delay follows May launchpad explosion
- Timeline announced in memo from CEO to staff
Blue Origin has rescheduled its next New Glenn rocket launch to January 2027, according to a memo from Chief Executive Dave Limp to staff, as reported by CNBC and the Financial Times. The delay follows a launchpad explosion in May that damaged the facility designated for the flight.
Why it matters
The New Glenn rocket is central to Blue Origin's plans to compete in the heavy-lift launch market for commercial and government missions.
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