Blue Origin delays New Glenn return to 2027
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket will not return to flight until 2027 as repairs continue after an explosion earlier this year, according to Engadget and The Register. A staff memo pointed to a January target while the company also announced engine and third-stage developments, leaving the launch delay to overshadow its technical updates.
Why it matters
Another delay slows Blue Origin’s effort to establish a regular heavy-lift launch cadence and compete for commercial missions.
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Part of the November 6, 2026 brief.