Blue Origin Scrubs Second New Glenn Launch

Blue Origin Scrubs Second New Glenn Launch

Blue Origin Scrubs Second New Glenn Launch: What Happened? Blue Origin scrubs second New Glenn launch after unfavorable weather conditions halted Sunday’s highly anticipated liftoff. The Jeff Bezos–owned aerospace company had planned to send NASA’s ESCAPADE Mars probes into orbit aboard its powerful, partially reusable New Glenn rocket. According to Blue Origin, the mission has been postponed until at least November 12th, with the next available launch window between 2:50 PM and 4:17 PM ET from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Image : Google Why Did Blue Origin Scrub the Second New Glenn Launch? The scrub was triggered by poor weather conditions, which created safety concerns for both the rocket and its payload. Blue Origin emphasized that the decision reflects its commitment to mission safety and reliability — especially given the high-profile nature of the NASA partnership. Weather-related delays are common in space launches, where factors like wind shear, lightning risk, and visibility can imp…