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Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp announced an aggressive timeline to return the New Glenn rocket to flight by the end of 2026, following a static fire test explosion. The company will rebuild the launch pad and adopt an alternative vertical launch concept to avoid replacing the damaged transporter-erector.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test in Florida, severely damaging launch infrastructure and likely delaying future launches. NASA, which relies on Blue Origin for lunar landers, will be impacted.