Blue Origin Postpones New Glenn Rocket Launch Due to Vehicle Subsystem Issue

What Happened?

Blue Origin, the rocket company founded by Jeff Bezos, had to cancel the highly anticipated launch of its New Glenn rocket on Monday morning. The reason cited for the postponement was the need to troubleshoot a vehicle subsystem issue.

Launch Details

The launch was initially scheduled to occur within a three-hour window starting at 1 a.m. Eastern Time. However, it faced repeated delays before ultimately being postponed.

Statement from Blue Origin

In a post on X, Blue Origin explained, "We're standing down on today's launch attempt to troubleshoot a vehicle subsystem issue that will take us beyond our launch window. We're reviewing opportunities for our next launch attempt."

Leadership Presence

Prior to the scheduled launch, Jeff Bezos and other key figures from Blue Origin were present at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, eagerly awaiting the rocket's liftoff.

Launch Delays

The liftoff time was initially set for 1:31 a.m. but experienced multiple delays, pushing the launch time to 3:15 a.m.

Company Aspirations

Before the launch, Blue Origin expressed its goal of safely reaching orbit and landing the booster offshore in the Atlantic on the first attempt. The company emphasized its ambitious nature and commitment to learning and improving with each launch experience.

No Immediate Comment

Despite the postponement, representatives from Blue Origin did not provide an immediate comment in response to inquiries from Business Insider.

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By: ktan@businessinsider.com (Kwan Wei Kevin Tan)
Title: Blue Origin Postpones New Glenn Rocket Launch Due to Vehicle Subsystem Issue
Sourced From: www.businessinsider.com/blue-origin-cancels-rocket-launch-because-of-vehicle-subsystem-issue-2025-1
Published Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 08:32:09 +0000