Blue Origin
FAA grounds New Glenn after NG-3 mission upper stage mishap
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket following a partial failure during its third mission, NG-3, launched Sunday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. An upper-stage engine issue prevented the BlueBird 7 satellite from reaching its target 285-mile orbit, achieving only about 95 miles. This incident, the second grounding for the rocket, will halt flights pending investigation.
Blue Origin chief executive Dave Limp said the company will launch its New Glenn rocket again before the end of 2026 after an explosion at its Florida site last week.
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NASA has received a full-scale prototype of Blue Origin's Mark 2 crew cabin and will soon begin astronaut training exercises. The development supports the agency's goal of returning humans to the lunar surface in 2028.
Blue Origin conducted a successful hotfire test of its New Glenn rocket's seven BE-4 engines at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The 38-second test marks the final major milestone before the rocket's second launch, potentially as early as November 9. The mission will carry NASA's ESCAPADE probes to study Mars' atmosphere.
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Blue Origin has rolled out the first stage of its New Glenn rocket to Launch Complex 36 in Florida for its second flight. The mission aims to launch two Mars-bound ESCAPADE spacecraft, with a targeted window in early November. The company plans to recover the booster, named 'Never Tell Me The Odds,' estimating a 75 percent chance of success.