New Glenn
vehicleBlue Origin reusable heavy-lift launcher (BE-4).
New Glenn is a family of two-stage, partially reusable launch vehicles developed by Blue Origin, standing over 320 ft tall. It is designed for diverse missions, including commercial, military, and NASA operations, such as lunar missions. The rocket is powered by seven BE-4 engines and aims to support satellite deployments and other space initiatives.
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New Glenn Grounded and AST SpaceMobile Satellite Lost After Launch Anomaly
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket experienced an anomaly during its third launch, resulting in the BlueBird 7 satellite for AST SpaceMobile being placed into an unsustainable orbit. The BE-3U engine underperformed during the second burn, prompting an FAA investigation and grounding of the vehicle. AST SpaceMobile plans to file an insurance claim for the lost satellite.
Blue Origin launches third New Glenn rocket, but payload ends up in wrong orbit
Blue Origin launched its third New Glenn rocket carrying the AST SpaceMobile Bluebird 7 satellite, which unfortunately ended up in the wrong orbit. The rocket successfully re-flew a previously used first stage, but the payload's off-nominal orbit represents a setback for AST SpaceMobile's plans to deploy a constellation of 60 satellites for global cellular broadband service.
Blue Origin Unveils Project Quartz Global Ground Station Network
Blue Origin unveiled Project Quartz, a global network of ground stations and operation centers, announced by Tory Bruno on April 16, 2026. This initiative enhances capabilities for complex orbital missions and national security. Project Quartz will support the New Glenn rocket and Blue Ring vehicle, ensuring secure command and control for DoD missions and future projects.
AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 7 declared lost following New Glenn launch
AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 7 was declared lost after its deployment into an incorrect orbit following the New Glenn launch. The satellite, intended for 4G/5G connectivity, was placed in a 154 x 494 km orbit, too low for operational thrusters. Blue Origin is assessing the anomaly while AST SpaceMobile plans to recover costs via insurance.
Blue Origin Achieves First Booster Reuse but Satellite Enters Off-Nominal Orbit
Blue Origin successfully launched and recovered its New Glenn booster for the second time on April 19, 2026, during mission NG-3. However, the primary payload, AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 7, entered an off-nominal orbit. This milestone enhances Blue Origin's reusability strategy, aiming for 8-12 flights in 2026 to meet demand from clients like Amazon's Project Kuiper.
New Glenn launches for 3rd time, reuses first stage and lands it, but fails to put satellite in correct orbit
Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket for the third time, reusing the first stage, which landed successfully. However, the mission failed to place AST SpaceMobile's Bluebird-7 satellite in the correct orbit, resulting in its loss. This launch marks Blue Origin's first commercial mission, despite its ongoing reputation for slow operations and the satellite's failure.
Blue Origin just launched the giant Bluebird 7 mobile phone satellite into space — but it's in the wrong orbit
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket successfully launched the BlueBird 7 satellite, but it was deployed into an incorrect orbit. The launch occurred on April 19, with the first stage recovery executed successfully. AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 7 aims to enhance cellular broadband capabilities in low Earth orbit, but its current status remains uncertain following the launch anomaly.
Third New Glenn launch suffers upper stage malfunction
Blue Origin's New Glenn experienced a second stage malfunction during its third flight on April 19, resulting in the BlueBird 7 satellite being stranded in an unrecoverable orbit. The payload was deployed into a 154 by 494 km orbit, too low for operational recovery. AST SpaceMobile expects to recover costs through insurance for the lost satellite.
Live Coverage: Third flight of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket to feature 1st reuse of booster
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is set for its third flight, launching the BlueBird 7 satellite for AST SpaceMobile on April 19, 2026. This mission marks the first reuse of the booster, 'Never Tell Me the Odds', which previously launched in November 2025. The rocket's engines have been replaced for this flight, enhancing performance.
New Glenn set to launch on third mission, reuse booster for the first time
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is set for its third mission on April 19, 2026, reusing the Never Tell Me The Odds booster, previously used for NASA's ESCAPADE mission. This launch will deploy AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 7 satellite into LEO, enhancing cellular broadband services. Successful reuse would position Blue Origin as the second company to achieve this milestone.