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  • Blue Origin Postpones New Glenn Rocket Launch Due to Space Weather Concerns

    Blue Origin Postpones New Glenn Rocket Launch Due to Space Weather Concerns

    Nov 13, 2025 12:09 am CST

    Blue Origin, owned by Jeff Bezos, has delayed the launch of its New Glenn rocket carrying NASA's ESCAPADE Mars mission due to severe space weather conditions. This second postponement comes amid intensifying competition with SpaceX, as Blue Origin attempts to achieve the critical milestone of booster recovery that would advance its reusable rocket technology.