Blue Origin schedules New Glenn launch for later this year after April explosion

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during its April 2026 liftoff. The mishap forced the mission to be aborted. The company announced it will attempt another launch before the year ends. The upcoming flight will use the same vehicle, identified as New Glenn 3. Engineers are investigating the cause of the April explosion. The restart aims to keep the heavy‑lift program on schedule. Customers and investors will watch the next attempt for signs of reliability. A new launch date will be set after the investigation concludes.