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Jeff Bezos’s New Glenn Rocket Debut Delayed After Technical Setbacks. The debut launch of Jeff Bezos's New Glenn rocket was canceled after hours of delays, marking another setback for Blue Origin's highly anticipated project. The 98-meter rocket, roughly the height of Big Ben, was designed to carry up to 45 tonnes of cargo to low Earth orbit. Blue Origin announced the cancellation following unspecified technical issues, stating they are working to determine a new launch date. Earlier in the day, the team mentioned they were "working through anomalies" during pre-launch preparations. Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon and Blue Origin, expressed concern before the planned launch, emphasizing potential risks at various mission phases, particularly the booster landing. The New Glenn rocket, a potential rival to SpaceX's Falcon 9, represents a significant milestone for Blue Origin after nearly a decade of development. The rocket features a reusable first stage equipped with seven engines, designed to return to a sea platform named Jacklyn for cost-effective operations. Its disposable second stage, housing cargo and mission-critical items, is powered by two restartable engines to propel the rocket into orbit. The New Glenn program has faced years of delays, but Blue Origin remains committed to its goal of challenging SpaceX in the commercial space sector. Blue Origin stated, "We can't wait to get right back here for our next launch attempt," signaling their determination to push forward despite this setback.
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