The minimal damage to the second booster and upper stage may indicate that Blue Origin's New Glenn program could recover quickly from the explosion. This suggests that the company's launch schedule may not be significantly impacted, which could be crucial for its commercial space ambitions.
Initial Assessments Indicate Minimal Damage To Second Booster
Initial visual inspections of the Blue Origin New Glenn rocket’s flight hardware at the launchpad hangar indicate that a second booster and upper stage were unaffected by the May 28 explosion. Damage assessments are currently underway to determine the full extent of the damage. The explosion occurred during a launchpad hotfire test, and the cause is still being investigated. The incident was reported by Aviation Week.
The minimal damage to the second booster and upper stage may indicate that Blue Origin's New Glenn program could recover quickly from the explosion. This suggests that the company's launch schedule may not be significantly impacted, which could be crucial for its commercial space ambitions.
Initial Assessments Indicate Minimal Damage To Second Booster
Initial visual inspections of the Blue Origin New Glenn rocket’s flight hardware at the launchpad hangar indicate that a second booster and upper stage were unaffected by the May 28 explosion. Damage assessments are currently underway to determine the full extent of the damage. The explosion occurred during a launchpad hotfire test, and the cause is still being investigated. The incident was reported by Aviation Week.