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Blue Origin plans to fly New Glenn rocket again this year despite massive rocket explosion (video)

Blue Origin plans to fly the New Glenn rocket again before the end of 2026 following a May launchpad explosion. The company is repairing the site at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station with a redesigned configuration. CEO Dave Limp stated that the root cause of the failure is still unknown.

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The company is now implementing a redesigned launchpad based on a larger rocket variant.

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  1. Blue Origin Targets New Glenn Return to Flight by Year-End 2026

    Blue Origin plans to fly the New Glenn rocket again before the end of 2026 following a May launchpad explosion. The company is repairing the site at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station with a redesigned configuration. CEO Dave Limp stated that the root cause of the failure is still unknown.

    What's confirmed:

    • Blue Origin intends to return the New Glenn rocket to flight before the end of 2026.
    • An explosion occurred at the launchpad in May.
    • Blue Origin is repairing the launchpad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
    • CEO Dave Limp stated the root cause of the explosion remains unknown.
    • Early analysis suggests the issue was in the aft section of the first stage.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The company will adopt a launchpad configuration previously developed for a larger New Glenn variant.
    • The explosion destroyed key ground equipment but spared critical infrastructure needed for rebuilding.
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