Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
2025 is one of the most heated years in the space race. Many companies are doing their best to survive SpaceX’s dominance, and most are failing. Unfortunately, one of those struggling companies is Blue Origin. Recently, reports have surfaced that their New Glenn rocket suffered damage, setting their progress back once again. In this video, we’ll talk about what happened and what it means for Blue Origin’s future. But before we dive in, make sure to subscribe to our channel for more updates.
Blue Origin has been far behind SpaceX for years, but earlier this year, it finally showed signs of catching up. The company’s massive New Glenn rocket launched for the first time in early 2025. It was a big moment for Jeff Bezos’s space company after years of delays and promises. The rocket reached orbit successfully.
After that first flight, expectations were high for a second mission. Blue Origin planned to launch again around mid-2025 to show that New Glenn was reliable. But nine months later, the rocket is still sitting on the ground. The company’s schedule has slipped several times, and unfortunately, that timeline is not certain anymore because of the latest issue.
According to reports, the upper stage of New Glenn was damaged during transport. Sources say the damage isn’t severe, but it’s still serious enough to delay testing and inspection. Moving a rocket as large and complex as New Glenn is always risky. The vehicle stands about 98 meters tall and has a diameter of 7 meters, making it one of the largest rockets ever built—roughly the same height as SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy but shorter than Starship. Transporting such a huge structure, even when separated into stages, requires extreme care. A single bump, vibration, or uneven support during mo
2025 is one of the most heated years in the space race. Many companies are doing their best to survive SpaceX’s dominance, and most are failing. Unfortunately, one of those struggling companies is Blue Origin. Recently, reports have surfaced that their New Glenn rocket suffered damage, setting their progress back once again. In this video, we’ll talk about what happened and what it means for Blue Origin’s future. But before we dive in, make sure to subscribe to our channel for more updates.
Blue Origin has been far behind SpaceX for years, but earlier this year, it finally showed signs of catching up. The company’s massive New Glenn rocket launched for the first time in early 2025. It was a big moment for Jeff Bezos’s space company after years of delays and promises. The rocket reached orbit successfully.
After that first flight, expectations were high for a second mission. Blue Origin planned to launch again around mid-2025 to show that New Glenn was reliable. But nine months later, the rocket is still sitting on the ground. The company’s schedule has slipped several times, and unfortunately, that timeline is not certain anymore because of the latest issue.
According to reports, the upper stage of New Glenn was damaged during transport. Sources say the damage isn’t severe, but it’s still serious enough to delay testing and inspection. Moving a rocket as large and complex as New Glenn is always risky. The vehicle stands about 98 meters tall and has a diameter of 7 meters, making it one of the largest rockets ever built—roughly the same height as SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy but shorter than Starship. Transporting such a huge structure, even when separated into stages, requires extreme care. A single bump, vibration, or uneven support during mo
