Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Setback: FAA Steps In
The FAA has mandated Blue Origin to investigate the malfunction of its New Glenn 3 rocket's second stage, impacting deployment of the AST SpaceMobile satellite. The agency will supervise the probe into the cause, with Blue Origin required to resolve issues before resuming flights. This mission escalates competition with SpaceX.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday called for a thorough investigation by Blue Origin into a mishap involving its New Glenn 3 rocket's second stage, which failed during Sunday's launch. The incident prevented the AST SpaceMobile satellite from reaching its intended orbit.
Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, must conduct an investigation supervised by the FAA, which will be involved in every step and must approve the final report. The mishap probe aims to pinpoint the issue and address it to ensure future public safety before flights can resume.
This setback for Blue Origin sharpens its competitive rivalry with Elon Musk's SpaceX. Sunday's launch, vital for proving New Glenn's booster reuse capability, forms part of a growing trend of space activity, including NASA's Artemis II mission.
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