Blue Origin Delays New Glenn Rocket’s Second Flight to August 2025

Blue Origin Delays New Glenn Rocket’s Second Flight to August 2025

Blue Origin New Glenn Launch Delay Explained Blue Origin’s highly anticipated second flight of the New Glenn mega-rocket has been postponed until mid-August 2025, CEO Dave Limp confirmed recently. If you’ve been following spaceflight news, you might wonder why this delay happened and what it means for Blue Origin’s ambitions in the booming commercial space industry. The focus on the Blue Origin New Glenn launch delay highlights the company’s ongoing efforts to perfect its massive rocket amid tough competition from rivals like SpaceX.                          Image Credits:Blue Origin Why Has Blue Origin Delayed the New Glenn Launch? The New Glenn rocket first soared into the skies in January 2025, marking a milestone for Jeff Bezos’ space venture. However, while the upper stage successfully reached orbit, the booster stage exploded during its attempted ocean landing on a drone ship. This setback led to a thorough investigation, revealing seven corrective actions required by the Federal Av…