Reused Booster Lands Safely But Satellite Released Into Incorrect Orbit
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket successfully reused its booster for the first time, but the mission was marred by an upper stage failure that released a satellite into an incorrect orbit. The satellite, intended for AST SpaceMobile’s cellular broadband network, will be de-orbited due to its low orbit. The failure may impact Blue Origin’s launch schedule, including its plans to launch the first prototype Blue Moon lander to the Moon. This development was first reported by Ars Technica.