Blue Origin New Glenn Launch Called Off

Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, called off the debut launch of its massive New Glenn rocket from the United States — Cape Canaveral Space Force Station due to an unspecified technical issue in the final minutes of the countdown. The 320-foot rocket, named after John Glenn, was set to carry a prototype satellite and attempt to land its first-stage booster on a floating platform in the Atlantic. This test flight had already been delayed by rough seas. The cancellation delays Blue Origin's entry into the orbital launch market, where it aims to compete with companies like SpaceX. Jeff Bezos expressed resilience following the setback, stating the company would 'pick ourselves up and keep going.' A new launch date has not yet been set.