Isaacman Says Blue Origin Launch Complex May Not Return to Service Until 2028 Written 2 June 2026
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket launches during the NG-3 mission, April 19, 2026. | Credit: Blue Origin
CNBC reports, “NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman on Monday told CNBC that it will ‘take some serious time’ to restore the launchpad damaged last week by a Blue Origin rocket explosion. Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin was conducting a hot-fire test of its massive New Glenn rocket on Thursday at a Space Force launch facility in Cape Canaveral, Florida, when the rocket erupted into a fireball. Bezos confirmed that all Blue Origin personnel were safe following the incident, and pledged to rebuild, while calling it a ‘very rough day.'”
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