Blue Origin plans to launch New Glenn again this year after explosion

Blue Origin still plans to fly New Glenn again by the end of 2026 after last week’s launchpad explosion at Cape Canaveral.

CEO Dave Limp said the pad and several rocket components look better than expected, though the cause of the blast remains undisclosed.

The company will change how it transports and erects the rocket at the pad to reduce future risk.

A faster return matters for NASA’s Artemis program, customer payload schedules, and confidence in Blue Origin’s recovery.

The mishap had raised doubts that New Glenn could return to flight before 2027.