New Glenn Grounded as BE-3U Thrust Issue Comes Into Focus Written 22 April 2026
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The New Glenn booster on Jacklyn after NG-3, April 22, 2026. | Credit: Blue Origin
Aviation Week reports, “Blue Origin says initial data suggests one of two BE-3U upper-stage engines did not deliver sufficient thrust to dispatch the AST SpaceMobile BlueBird 7 satellite to its intended orbit. The power issue occurred on the GS2 upper stage’s second burn, Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp said April 20. The issue has temporarily sidelined New Glenn as the company assesses what caused the malfunction.”
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