Blue Origin Rocket Places Satellite In Off-Nominal Orbit
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket has failed to deliver AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 7 satellite into its intended orbit, with the spacecraft now expected to be deorbited. The launch, which marked the first time a recycled first-stage was used on the New Glenn, was intended to demonstrate the rocket’s capabilities. However, the satellite was placed in an orbit that was too low, rendering it unusable. According to Aviation Week, this incident may have significant implications for Blue Origin’s commercial launch ambitions.