Bluebird 7
Coverage of Bluebird 7 in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- Blue Origin's huge New Glenn rocket grounded after launch mishap
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket failed to deliver AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 7 satellite to the correct orbit during its third mission on April 19, 2026. This marks the first major setback for the rocket since its debut.
- Blue Origin just launched the giant Bluebird 7 mobile phone satellite into space — but it's in the wrong orbit
Blue Origin successfully launched the Bluebird 7 mobile phone satellite into space, but it is currently in an incorrect orbit. The satellite, part of a constellation with large solar arrays, was deployed above a planet as the sun rose on the horizon.