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TECHNOLOGYMay 26 · 17:20 UTCTHE REGISTER

Bezos rocket fell short after cryogenic leak cut engine thrust

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket failed to reach target orbit due to a cryogenic leak that froze a hydraulic line, causing a thrust anomaly during the second stage. The payload, AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 7 satellite, will be deorbited. Nine corrective actions have been implemented, and the FAA will verify changes before the next launch.

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