Blue Origin Reschedules New Glenn’s First Launch After Technical and Weather Delays

Jeff Bezos' space company aims to debut its heavy-lift rocket on Thursday after resolving an ice-related issue and navigating poor weather conditions.

Blue Origin postponed the inaugural launch of its New Glenn rocket due to ice buildup in a purge line that powers hydraulic systems.
The launch, initially planned for Monday, faced additional delays due to rough seas and unfavorable weather forecasts at Cape Canaveral.
New Glenn's first-stage booster is designed for propulsive landing on a floating platform in the Atlantic, similar to SpaceX's Falcon 9.
The rocket, named after astronaut John Glenn, has a higher payload capacity and is taller than SpaceX's Falcon 9, marking a significant step in Blue Origin’s competition with SpaceX.
The next launch attempt is scheduled for Thursday at 1 a.m. EST, though weather forecasts suggest a 70% chance of further violations.