The FAA grounds Blue Origin New Glenn rocket after failure to put payload in orbit
The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket after its third mission failed to place its payload into the intended orbit. The FAA is launching an investigation to determine the root cause of the mishap and ensure public safety before allowing the rocket to fly again. This grounding could impact Blue Origin's plans for launching Amazon Leo broadband satellites later this year.
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