Blue Origin’s next New Glenn launch is planned for January 2027
Technology · First reported 5 Nov, 20:47 · Updated 21:31
Blue Origin’s next New Glenn rocket launch is now planned for January 2027, following a May 2026 launchpad explosion and slower-than-expected repairs. (162fc532-33e6-46e3-aafd-c78c326bb888; 8cfb6a04-2efd-4d18-abfb-3229d3355ae8)
- Blue Origin’s next New Glenn launch is planned for January 2027, according to a staff memo from CEO Dave Limp cited in reports. (162fc532-33e6-46e3-aafd-c78c326bb888; 8cfb6a04-2efd-4d18-abfb-3229d3355ae8)
- The delay follows a May 2026 explosion during a hot-test that damaged the launchpad; Limp’s memo attributed slower-than-hoped repairs to weather. (162fc532-33e6-46e3-aafd-c78c326bb888)
- The memo said the Vehicle Access Tower had been repaired and restacked, and the launch bridge restored. (162fc532-33e6-46e3-aafd-c78c326bb888)
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- Next launch target
- January 2027 (162fc532-33e6-46e3-aafd-c78c326bb888; 8cfb6a04-2efd-4d18-abfb-3229d3355ae8)
- Explosion
- May 2026, during a hot-test (162fc532-33e6-46e3-aafd-c78c326bb888)
- Repair status
- The Vehicle Access Tower was repaired and restacked, and the launch bridge restored (162fc532-33e6-46e3-aafd-c78c326bb888)
- Reason cited for slower repairs
- Weather issues, according to Limp’s memo (162fc532-33e6-46e3-aafd-c78c326bb888)
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