Blue Origin CEO pledges to repair ruined launch pad and return to flight by the end of the year

Blue Origin aims to repair the damage done by a launch-pad explosion and return to flight before the end of the year, the company's CEO says.
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Blue Origin Eyes Return To Flight Before Year-End

Despite extensive damage from the explosion of a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket on its launchpad, the company is aiming to return to flight before the end of 2026. The blast at Cape Canaveral SFS occurred at 9 p.

Blue Origin has set a very aggressive return-to-flight timeline

Multiple sources said a more realistic timeline for Blue Origin to rebuild its pad and launch from there is 12 to 18 months. If this were to occur, it would significantly set back NASA and its Artemis Program, which is relying on the New Glenn rocket and Blue Moon lander for both cargo and eventually crewed missions to the lunar surface.

Blue Origin assesses impact of New Glenn explosion

Blue Origin assess the impact of Thursday's New Glenn explosion, prompting concern about NASA moon program delays.