Blue Origin Delays Inaugural Launch of New Glenn Mega-Rocket

Blue Origin Delays Inaugural Launch of New Glenn Mega-Rocket
Blue Origin has postponed the inaugural launch of its New Glenn rocket due to an unspecified issue with a subsystem. The delay raises concerns over the launch timeline, especially as weather conditions in the Atlantic are expected to worsen. The company needs at least 48 hours to reset the rocket for a new launch attempt. New Glenn is critical for Blue Origin's entry into the heavy-lift market, currently dominated by SpaceX. The rocket aims to deliver payloads for NASA and other contracts while also supporting a larger space economy. The launch was initially targeted for January 12 but was pushed back to January 13.