Blue Origin eyes six-month return-to-flight for New Glenn after pad setback
TL;DR
Blue Origin says the LC-36A pad and propulsion systems survived the May 28 failure and plans to rebuild and fly again with the 7×2 New Glenn, targeting end-2026; however, industry experts consider 12–18 months a more realistic window, while NASA and the Space Force back expedited reviews to speed the effort.
- Blue Origin has set a very aggressive return-to-flight timeline Ars Technica
- Blue Origin says rocket explosion spared fuel tanks, key launch pad parts WFLA
- Blue Origin launchpad damaged in rocket explosion may not be restored until 2028, NASA's Isaacman says CNBC
- Blue Origin New Glenn explosion caused 'earthquake' across Florida Florida Today
- Blue Origin gains access to launch pad after rocket explosion to assess damage WKMG
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