TechBlue Origin zeroes in on engine issue behind New Glenn explosion

Blue Origin’s chief executive said a problem involving one of the rocket’s BE-4 engines triggered the massive explosion of the company’s flagship New Glenn rocket in May. The company is working to return the vehicle to flight later this year. The finding directs attention to an engine issue as the focus of the investigation. New Glenn remains central to Blue Origin’s efforts to resume launches.

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