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Blue Origin pushes launch to January 2027 as it races to rebuild damaged launch pad
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A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket is prepared for launch at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S., April 18, 2026. Joe Skipper | Reuters Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has delayed a return to flight for its New Glenn rocket to January 2027, later than its earlier target of the end of this year, as it rushes to recover from a major explosion in May.
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket is prepared for launch at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S., April 18, 2026.
Joe Skipper | Reuters
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has delayed a return to flight for its New Glenn rocket to January 2027, later than its earlier target of the end of this year, as it rushes to recover from a major explosion in May.
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