Blue Origin Identifies Main Oxygen Valve as Origin of New Glenn Rocket Accident

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7 August 2026 at 5:57 am

Blue Origin Identifies Main Oxygen Valve as Origin of New Glenn Rocket Accident

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Blue Origin has provided an update on the catastrophic loss of its New Glenn rocket and launch pad infrastructure in May, stating the anomaly originated at the main oxygen valve on one of the BE-4 engines. CEO Dave Limp confirmed the problem started during a hot-fire test on May 28, 2026, and investigations are ongoing.

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