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Blue Origin delays New Glenn launch to 2027
Blue Origin pushed back its New Glenn rocket launch to January 2027 after an explosion damaged its Florida launchpad in May 2026.
In brief
Blue Origin pushed back its New Glenn rocket launch to January 2027 after an explosion damaged its Florida launchpad in May 2026. Blue Origin delayed its New Glenn rocket launch to January 2027 after May 2026 explosion damage, pushing back earlier promises to launch before year-end 2026. Originally reported by…
Explosion damaged Blue Origin's launchpad
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on its launchpad in May 2026 during a hot-test, causing notable damage to the company's infrastructure in Florida.
CEO promised quick repairs, then delayed
CEO Dave Limp initially claimed repairs would finish quickly and the next launch would occur before the end of 2026. An internal memo now pushes the launch to January 2027.
Weather slowed repairs, but progress continues
The Vehicle Access Tower has been repaired and restacked, and the launch bridge has been restored.
“Your collective work on our return to flight has been nothing short of remarkable.”
The main idea
Blue Origin delayed its New Glenn rocket launch to January 2027 after May 2026 explosion damage, pushing back earlier promises to launch before year-end 2026.
