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Blue Origin Fixes Engine Leak, Gains FAA Clearance

5/27/2026

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On April 19 2026, New Glenn placed the BlueBird 7 satellite in a lower orbit after a BE-3U engine lost thrust when a cryogenic leak froze a hydraulic line.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cleared the rocket for future flights after Blue Origin verified nine corrective actions, including cryogenic system fixes.
Blue Origin’s refurbished first stage, having landed on Atlantic platform Jacklyn, plans 60 upper stages by Q3 2028 and a lunar lander this year.

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On April 19 2026, New Glenn placed the BlueBird 7 satellite in a lower orbit after a BE-3U engine lost thrust when a cryogenic leak froze a hydraulic line.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cleared the rocket for future flights after Blue Origin verified nine corrective actions, including cryogenic system fixes.
Blue Origin’s refurbished first stage, having landed on Atlantic platform Jacklyn, plans 60 upper stages by Q3 2028 and a lunar lander this year.