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Blue Origin's inaugural rocket launch post-2022 encounters postponement, set for Tuesday

  • Posted on December 19, 2023
  • Technology
  • By Arijit Dutta
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Blue Origin, led by Jeff Bezos, postponed its NS-24 New Shepard rocket launch due to ground system issues, rescheduling it for Tuesday. The delay follows challenges from a previous failed mission in 2022, prompting FAA directives for corrective actions, emphasizing safety before future launches.

Blue Origin's inaugural rocket launch post-2022 encounters postponement, set for Tuesday. Image Source -www.indiatoday.in

Blue Origin, the aerospace company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, head of Amazon, faces a delay in its first rocket launch since 2022. The New Shepard launch, slated as NS-24, carrying 33 science payloads, encountered a last-minute ground system issue, prompting a reschedule for Tuesday.

This launch marks Blue Origin's return after a setback in September 2022 when a research mission ended in a serious booster malfunction seconds after liftoff, resulting in a crash. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) investigation attributed this failure to an engine nozzle's structural breakdown due to unexpected high temperatures.

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Post the mishap, the FAA mandated 21 corrective actions for Blue Origin, emphasizing redesigns of engine and nozzle components along with organizational changes. It stressed compliance with safety protocols and regulations before any subsequent New Shepard launch.

The NS-24 mission aims to ferry various payloads, including science experiments, underscoring Blue Origin's commitment to overcoming challenges and ensuring safety. The company's perseverance aligns with its space exploration goals and the criticality of fulfilling safety protocols in future missions.

The Bezos-owned company's successful navigation through challenges will be under close scrutiny, given the significance of space endeavors. Blue Origin's dedication to addressing issues and meeting safety requirements underscores its determination for successful future launches.

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