Amazon Executive Reassures Team After Blue Origin Blast, Keeps Leo Satellite Plan on Track
Amazon’s Leo satellite program chief Rajeev Badyal sent an internal memo after Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a hot‑fire test, stressing that there were no injuries, the satellites were not on the vehicle and remain safe at Kennedy Space Center, and that Amazon’s broader Leo launch plan remains intact with multiple providers. About 30% of Leo satellites were slated for New Glenn launches; while a prolonged downtime could affect the schedule and potentially benefit rivals, the company says the mission and commitments haven’t changed and will proceed with upcoming launches via ULA and ArianeSpace.