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LaunchApr 19, 2026

Third New Glenn launch suffers upper stage malfunction

Third New Glenn launch suffers upper stage malfunction
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Blue Origin's New Glenn suffered a malfunction of its second stage on the rocket's third flight April 19, stranding its payload in an "off-nominal" orbit.

Blue Origin's New Glenn suffered a malfunction of its second stage on the rocket's third flight April 19, stranding its payload in an "off-nominal" orbit and dealing the company a setback as it seeks to increase its flight rate.

New Glenn lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 36 at 7:25 a. m. Eastern, 40 minutes into a two-hour window for the NG-3 mission.

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