Blue Origin's CEO Dave Limp confirmed that the company is still investigating the root cause of the New Glenn rocket explosion that occurred during testing in May 2026. Despite the setback, the company plans to resume flights rapidly due to its critical role in NASA's lunar return program, while simultaneously rebuilding its launch infrastructure at Cape Canaveral.
Background
New Glenn is Blue Origin's heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle designed for commercial and government payloads, including missions under NASA's Artemis program. The rocket has faced significant development challenges since its initial launch in early 2025.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Jul 1, 2026 at 12:09 AM
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- 7.0 / 10