Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch has been delayed until January 2027 following a May 2026 explosion during a hot-test. The incident caused significant damage to the company's Florida launch infrastructure. Although CEO Dave Limp initially promised a quick return, an internal memo reveals repairs have taken longer than expected due to weather issues.
The Vehicle Access Tower and launch bridge have been restored. The company, owned by Jeff Bezos, is poised to expand its space operations, including a NASA contract for a Mars telecommunications network and supporting Amazon's Leo satellite broadband service.
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