US EditionBlue Origin's huge New Glenn rocket grounded after launch mishap
- On Sunday, April 19, Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral. While the reusable booster landed successfully on the droneship "Jacklyn," the upper stage failed to place the AST SpaceMobile satellite, BlueBird 7, into the correct orbit.
- Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp stated that one of the upper stage's two BE-3U engines "didn't produce enough thrust during a key burn." Consequently, the satellite deployed into an orbit "too low to sustain operations" and will be de-orbited.
- Following the mission, the Federal Aviation Administration labeled it a "mishap" and grounded the New Glenn rocket indefinitely. The FAA is now overseeing an investigation to review flight data and approve corrective actions before future operations.
- AST SpaceMobile's lost payload represents a financial setback worth hundreds of millions of dollars, sending stock ASTS lower on Monday. However, the company expects insurance to recover the satellite's cost.
- NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman expressed confidence in Blue Origin's recovery on Tuesday, noting the successful booster landing keeps the company on track for the Artemis program. The rocket is slated to launch the Blue Moon spacecraft test flight later this year.
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