Blue Origin delays New Glenn rocket launch to January 2027 after explosion: FT

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has pushed back the launch of its New Glenn rocket to January 2027, following a major explosion earlier this year, according to a Financial Times report citing sources familiar with the matter.

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has delayed the launch of its New Glenn rocket into January 2027, the Financial Times reported on Thursday (5 Nov), citing people familiar with the matter. The delay follows a major explosion that forced setbacks earlier this year.

The company had previously been working towards an earlier launch window, but the incident has pushed the timeline back by several months. The Financial Times report did not specify the cause of the explosion or provide further details on the extent of the delays.

New Glenn is Blue Origin's heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle, designed to compete with rockets from SpaceX and other commercial space firms. The rocket is central to Blue Origin's ambitions in the satellite launch market and its broader space exploration goals.