Blue Origin Delays First Orbital Rocket Launch Amid Rough Sea Conditions
In a statement, Blue Origin explained the delay: “The NG-1 launch is being rescheduled to no earlier than January 12, due to rough seas in the Atlantic.” The mission, NG-1, will carry a prototype of Blue Ring, a spacecraft funded by the US defense department, which will be placed on the rocket’s second stage for a six-hour test flight.
This launch represents Blue Origin’s long-anticipated entry into the competitive orbital launch market, moving beyond its previous suborbital flights with the smaller New Shepard rocket, which carries passengers and payloads on brief trips to the edge of space.
Blue Origin’s CEO recently shared a picture of the rocket’s assembly process, captioning the launch announcement: “Blue Ring Pathfinder integrated. Jacklyn well underway. Launch license received. Here we go!”
Jarrett Jones, New Glenn’s senior vice-president, emphasized the preparations: “This is our first flight, and we’ve rigorously prepared for it. But no amount of ground testing or simulations can replace the real experience of flying this rocket. It’s time to take flight. Whatever happens, we’ll learn, refine, and apply that knowledge to future launches.”
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