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Blue Origin traces origin of huge New Glenn rocket explosion to oxygen valve, CEO says
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Mike Wall
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Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp confirmed that the explosion of a New Glenn rocket during a May 2026 test was caused by a faulty oxygen valve in a BE-4 engine. The company is currently implementing mitigations based on hardware inspections and engine testing.
Launches & Spacecraft Blue Origin traces origin of huge New Glenn rocket explosion to oxygen valve, CEO says News By Mike Wall Published 6 August 2026 "The anomaly originated at the main oxygen valve on one of the BE-4 engines."
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