New Glenn Launch failure
Accident Description
On April 19, 2026, Blue Origin's New Glenn heavy launch vehicle failed on its first flight at Cape Canaveral, Florida. While the first stage thruster was recovered successfully, the second stage failed to put AST Space Mobility's Bluebird 7 satellite into its intended orbit at ignition.
Timeline
- Apr 20, 2026
David Limp, CEO of Blue Origin, said on the 20th that the company is investigating under the supervision of the FAA.
Investigation Ongoing
The investigation is still in progress. Final report will be available upon completion.
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