New Glenn rocket
Coverage of New Glenn rocket in the Nexus archive.
- Blue Origin starts rebuilding launch pad damaged by New Glenn rocket explosion — and it will look very different when it's done
Blue Origin is reconstructing a launch pad damaged by a New Glenn rocket explosion. The rebuilt facility will feature a significantly different design compared to its previous version.
- Blue Origin plans to fly New Glenn rocket again this year despite massive rocket explosion (video)
Blue Origin plans to fly the New Glenn rocket again this year despite a massive rocket explosion. The article highlights the company's intention to proceed with the launch despite the incident.
- Safety officials finally have a good idea of what a big rocket explosion can do
Last week's New Glenn rocket explosion at Cape Canaveral provided safety officials with critical real-world data on methane-fueled rocket accidents. Multiple companies, including SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Relativity Space, are developing launch sites using methane or liquefied natural gas, replacing traditional propellants.
- Blue Origin has set a very aggressive return-to-flight timeline
Blue Origin's CEO Dave Limp announced the company aims to relaunch before the end of 2026, following a New Glenn rocket explosion at Florida's LC-36A launch site. A preliminary survey confirmed critical infrastructure like propellant tanks and the water tower remain undamaged, which Limp described as 'good luck' for the recovery timeline.
- Blue Origin says rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and key launch pad parts
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a test at Cape Canaveral, but critical fuel tanks and launch pad components were undamaged. CEO Dave Limp stated repairs are feasible, and the company plans to resume flights before year-end. The incident occurred despite NASA recently awarding Blue Origin a contract for Artemis moon missions.
- Blue Origin says rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and key launch pad parts
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine test at Cape Canaveral, but critical components like fuel tanks and the launch pad's support tower were spared. CEO Dave Limp stated the company plans to fly again before year-end, and NASA has a contract for Artemis moon missions using the rocket. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.
- Blue Origin says rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and key launch pad parts
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a test at Cape Canaveral, but fuel tanks and key launch pad components remained undamaged. CEO Dave Limp stated repairs are feasible, and the company aims to resume flights by year-end. The incident impacts NASA's Artemis moon program, which relies on New Glenn for lunar missions.
- Blue Origin rocket explosion could impact NASA moon mission
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a test in Cape Canaveral, with no injuries reported. The rocket is critical to NASA’s Artemis program for returning American astronauts to the moon.
- Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a test firing at Cape Canaveral, damaging the launch pad and delaying moonshot plans under NASA's Artemis program. The incident, which caused a visible fireball and structural damage, resulted in no injuries but prompted warnings about potential wreckage washing ashore.
- Blue Origin explosion could impact space race position against China
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a test in Florida, causing significant financial and developmental losses. The incident could hinder the United States' position in the space race against China.
- Blue Origin rocket explosion could delay NASA's moon plans
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded, causing a setback for the company and potentially delaying NASA's moon plans. No injuries were reported, and Blue Origin's role in NASA's lunar missions is now in question.
- Blue Origin rocket that blew up during test debacle cost Jeff Bezos’ space company $150M
A Blue Origin rocket exploded during a test in Florida, costing approximately $150 million to construct. The New Glenn rocket's first stage alone cost over $100 million, and Jeff Bezos pledged to rebuild damaged components.
- Blue origin rocket explodes during launch pad test
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test at Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Thursday. This marks a setback for Jeff Bezos's space company, which aims for commercial spaceflight and lunar missions.
- Incredible videos show Blue Origin rocket explosion could be seen from hundreds of miles away
Blue Origin launched its first New Glenn rocket from Pad 36 of the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on January 16, 2025. The event marks the company's debut of the New Glenn rocket model.
- Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes in massive fireball, imperiling NASA moon missions
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a flight test, disrupting preparations for NASA-funded lunar missions. The failure occurred before the rocket could achieve its intended purpose of supporting moon voyages.
- Blue Origin Rocket Explodes in Fiery Setback
The Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded in Florida, creating a large fireball. The incident could have long-term implications for the company's ambitions.
- Rocket Report: A dark day for Blue Origin; Pentagon eyes new launch site
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on its launch pad at Cape Canaveral, destroying its orbital-class launch site and grounding the rocket. The Pentagon is considering a new launch site, while China's failure to dispose of rocket upper stages has increased space debris in long-lived orbits.
- Here's why the failure of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is so catastrophic
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket detonated during a static-fire test in Florida, causing a fireball and scattering debris over the sea and coastal scrubland. Teams from Blue Origin, the US Space Force, and NASA are assessing damage and collecting rocket pieces.
- Here's why the failure of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is so catastrophic
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a static-fire test, causing a fireball and scattering debris across Florida's coastal area. Teams from Blue Origin, the US Space Force, and NASA will assess damage and collect rocket fragments starting Friday.
- Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes on launchpad at Cape Canaveral
An uncrewed Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a test at Cape Canaveral, marking a significant setback for Jeff Bezos’ space venture as it competes with SpaceX's IPO plans.
- Blue Origin explosion is a major setback for NASA’s Moon plans and Amazon’s Starlink competitor
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a hot-fire test at Florida's Launch Complex 36, causing severe damage to the launchpad. The incident is expected to delay NASA's Moon base initiatives and disrupt Amazon's competing low-Earth orbit internet constellation.
- Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test at Cape Canaveral, causing no injuries but delaying a planned satellite launch. The company aims to investigate the cause and resume operations, with implications for NASA's Artemis program and lunar lander missions.
- Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Explodes on Launchpad
Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket exploded on the launchpad. The incident occurred during a launch attempt.
- Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes on its launchpad
Blue Origin experienced an anomaly during testing that caused its New Glenn rocket and launchpad to explode. The incident occurred at the launchpad during a test phase.
- Blue Origin rocket explodes on launchpad during ground test
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on the launchpad during a ground test, causing a setback for Jeff Bezos' rocket company.
- Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes on launchpad in Florida
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on the launchpad in Florida. The incident is a setback for Jeff Bezos's space venture as it aims to compete with SpaceX.
- Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes in massive fireball during prelaunch test
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded in a massive fireball during a prelaunch test, but successfully launched NASA's ESCAPADE Mars mission on Nov. 13, 2025.
- Blue Origin rocket explodes during launch pad test in Florida
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test at Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Thursday. The incident caused no injuries but marked a setback for Jeff Bezos’s company’s commercial spaceflight and lunar mission ambitions.
- The most spectacular rocket explosion since N1 just happened in Florida
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test in Florida. The incident is described as the most spectacular rocket explosion since the N1 rocket failure.
- Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes on launch pad
A hot-fire test of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket resulted in an explosion on the launch pad. Jeff Bezos, the company's owner, pledged to investigate the cause and resume flights.
- Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a test at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night. The incident occurred on a launch pad at the location.
- Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a test at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night. The incident occurred on a launch pad at the site.
- Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad in Florida
A Blue Origin rocket exploded on the launch pad in Florida. Blue Origin, owned by Jeff Bezos, had previously launched its third New Glenn Rocket successfully last month.
- Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explodes into massive fireball during ‘hotfire test’ in Florida
The Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded into a massive fireball during a hotfire test in Florida. The Jeff Bezos-owned company confirmed no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
- Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes during testing in Florida
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during testing in Florida. The incident is likely a major setback for Jeff Bezos' spaceflight company and its efforts to compete with SpaceX.
- Amazon turns to Jeff Bezos' other company to do some heavy lifting
Blue Origin is preparing to launch 48 commercial satellites for Amazon's broadband network, marking the most satellites Amazon has launched on a single rocket. The mission, following the resolution of a previous New Glenn rocket failure, will be conducted by Blue Origin and Amazon, both founded by Jeff Bezos.
- Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test at Cape Canaveral, causing no injuries but delaying a planned satellite launch. Jeff Bezos stated the company will investigate the cause and continue development, while NASA emphasized the challenges of building heavy-lift launch systems for the Artemis program.
- Blue Origin cleared to launch New Glenn rocket again after FAA investigation
Blue Origin has been cleared by the FAA to proceed with the fourth launch of its New Glenn rocket following an investigation. This approval allows the company to resume preparations for the mission.
- Blue Origin certainly has ambitious launch targets for New Glenn
Blue Origin is seeking a senior manager to oversee tank fabrication for its 'Quattro' upper stage, which will use four BE-3U engines instead of the current two. The company announced plans for a 9x4 New Glenn rocket variant (nine first-stage engines, four upper-stage engines) in November 2023.
- Rocket Report: Artemis III rocket getting ready; SpaceX is now an AI company
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket successfully landed after launch but lost an orbital payload due to an upper stage failure. Canada's proposed spaceport in Nova Scotia faces local opposition despite a $200 million government investment.