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Blue Origin cleared to launch New Glenn rocket again after FAA investigation - Engadget

The FAA cleared Blue Origin to launch New Glenn again after reviewing the corrective actions.
Blue Origin said NG-4 preparations continue and cited integrated hotfire testing as the next step.
The agency found the direct cause to be a cryogenic leak that froze a hydraulic line during the second-stage burn.
Blue Origin described the incident as a past propulsion anomaly that affected orbit insertion on NG-3.
NASA-like corrective actions have been implemented over nine steps to prevent recurrence.
New Glenn's NG-4 mission timeline remains to be announced, with testing ongoing.
Blue Origin reported successful reuse of its first-stage booster on NG-3 before the anomaly occurred.
The incident involved the AST SpaceMobile satellite that led to an off-nominal orbit event.
Blue Origin posted on X about ongoing NG-4 preparations and hotfire testing.
The FAA accepted the corrective actions and approved the flight report for New Glenn's launch.

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