Blue Origin zeroes in on rocket engine issue as source of New Glenn explosion

A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket is prepared for launch at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S., April 18, 2026. REUTERS/Joe Skipper 06 Aug 2026 03:15AM WASHINGTON, Aug 5 : A massive explosion of Blue Origin's centerpiece New Glenn rocket in May was triggered by an issue with one of the rocket's BE-4 engines, the company's CEO said on Wednesday as it races to return the vehicle to flight later this year. Source: Reuters Advertisement Also worth reading Advertisement