Blue Origin says New Glenn rocket will launch again 'before the end of the year' after explosion

Explosion could be setback for NASA

NASA and Blue Origin had high hopes that the spaceflight company's towering New Glenn rocket would be able to jump-start the agency's plans for a moon base later in 2026.

Blue Origin says New Glenn rocket will launch again 'before the end of the year' after explosion

After its rocket explosion, Blue Origin wants to complete repairs and put another New Glenn on the launchpad before the end of 2026, according to CEO Dave Limp. That's very ambitious.

Blue Origin Plans To Return New Glenn Rocket To Flight In 2026 Despite Massive Launchpad Explosion

Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp said the company will fly its New Glenn rocket again before the end of 2026 despite last week’s massive explosion during testing at Cape Canaveral, Florida. More launchpad infrastructure is in good shape than expected, and a previously flown booster plus three upper stages at the complex also look good. Some LC-36 updates. Now that we’ve had access to the pad and integration facility we can share a bit of good news. Th…