CAPE CANAVERAL: Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin postponed the New Glenn rocket’s first launch due to anomalies detected during Monday’s countdown.
The 30-story New Glenn stood ready at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station for its highly anticipated debut launch.
Initially scheduled for 1:00 am ET, the launch time faced repeated delays closer to the 4:00 am cutoff.
Mission teams identified “a few anomalies” late in the countdown, causing them to halt the mission for troubleshooting.
Launch Window Missed Amid Vehicle Concerns
Blue Origin’s team decided to cancel the launch after identifying a subsystem issue beyond the planned launch window.
In a statement, the company confirmed they are exploring opportunities for the rocket’s next launch attempt.
This delay could extend beyond 24 hours, requiring detailed examinations of the issue by technical teams.
The inaugural mission marks the culmination of a decade of development and billions of dollars in investments.
New Glenn’s Key Features and Mission Goals
New Glenn is partially reusable and aims to compete with SpaceX in the satellite launch market.
The rocket’s first stage is designed to land on a barge in the Atlantic, ensuring sustainability and cost savings.
Carrying methane and liquid oxygen propellants, the mission will test critical features during its ascent to orbit.
Despite delays, expectations remain high for the debut of this groundbreaking rocket system.