Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Cleared For Launch After Suffering Malfunction The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cleared Blue Origin to launch the NG 3 mission, after completing an investigation into a malfunction during the second stage of the April 19 flight.
The malfunction left the payload in a lower orbit than intended, raising questions about the company's ability to consistently deliver successful launches.
Blue Origin had previously used a refurbished booster on the NG 3 mission to demonstrate the rocket's reusability, a key factor in its ambitious production plans.