Blue Origin Delays Next New Glenn Rocket Launch Until January 2027
Blue Origin plans to launch its next New Glenn rocket in January 2027, according to a memo from CEO Dave Limp to staff, as cited by CNBC and the Financial Times. The delay follows a May launchpad explosion that damaged the pad ahead of an Amazon Leo satellite flight, and Limp reportedly cited bad weather slowing repairs. The new window is about 10 days later than the earlier target, Limp wrote, adding that returning New Glenn to flight "remains our top priority.