Blue Origin Postpones New Glenn Rocket Launch Due to Technical Issues
Blue Origin's inaugural launch of the New Glenn rocket has been postponed due to a technical issue encountered during the final countdown.
Summary
Blue Origin has postponed the debut launch of its New Glenn rocket, originally scheduled for January 13, due to a technical subsystem issue encountered in the final countdown. The rocket, designed to compete with SpaceX, was set to carry a prototype satellite but faced multiple delays, including rough seas affecting recovery operations. Blue Origin has not indicated a new launch date as troubleshooting continues. Founder Jeff Bezos remains optimistic about future prospects despite these setbacks.
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- Blue Origin aborted the launch of its New Glenn rocket due to technical difficulties, highlighting ongoing struggles for the company in its competitive race against SpaceX.
- The launch was delayed before due to harsh weather conditions, emphasizing additional challenges beyond technical issues that Blue Origin must navigate.
- Despite setbacks, Jeff Bezos remains committed to overcoming obstacles and progressing with the new rocket project.
The Guardian·4M· "…Blue Origin did not immediately set a new launch date, saying the team needed more time to resolve the problem."
CNN·4M· "…A smooth inaugural liftoff for New Glenn could be crucial, as the company is hoping to gather copious data from this flight and pave the way for the rocket to quickly make an impact on the global launch industry."
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