Source: SpaceNews
Summary
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket has been grounded due to an issue with its upper stage, delaying its debut. The company is investigating the cause of the apparent failure. The New Glenn rocket was set to launch on its maiden voyage, but the issue has put the mission on hold. According to the company, the investigation is ongoing.
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The launch follows a familiar script.
Another “new” rocket, another delay. The New Glenn’s upper stage issue is just the latest in a long line of setbacks for Blue Origin. The company’s maiden voyage will have to wait, again. This is the same company that promised to take humans to the moon, but can’t quite get its own rocket off the ground. Because what’s a little thing like a functioning upper stage when you’re trying to change the space industry?
Author: Evan Null
