Blue Origin

For the Benefit of Earth

[Dave Limp @davill]

Progress continues at LC-36. Starting to move GS2s from the Integration Facility to Rocket Park as we clean up and rebuild the pad. A couple more GS2s and Never Tell Me The Odds to follow. Great work, Team Blue.

[Jeff Bezos @JeffBezos]

One week later, incredible progress. It’s a 24/7 operation with a solid path forward to launch this year, helped by a lot of luck. @NASA and @USSpaceForce have both been extremely helpful.

This team. Never tell them the odds.

[Dave Limp @davill]

Some LC-36 updates. Now that we’ve had access to the pad and integration facility we can share a bit of good news. The propellant farm, oxygen, liquid hydrogen and LNG tanks are all in good shape. This is good luck because these are very long lead items. The water tower is also good. The big support tower is damaged, but it can be repaired in place rather than torn down and replaced. The booster “Never Tell Me The Odds” and the three GS-2s that were onsite in the integration facility also look good.

I’ve seen some speculation that we might move directly to the 9x4 configuration, but we won’t do that. Rate manufacturing of 7x2 is going well, and we’re going to continue that at pace as planned and store the stages for use. In addition, we had already been working for some time on eliminating our transporter-erector in favor of an alternative vertical conop, and we’ll now go directly to that; so we don’t need a new transporter-erector.

We will fly again before the end of this year. Gradatim Ferociter.

[Blue Origin @blueorigin]

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[Dave Limp @davill]

We have regained some access to Launch Complex 36 and are actively investigating the hotfire anomaly. We will start clearing the pad soon and have a good rebuild plan in place. The booster and GS2’s in the integration facility appear healthy from quick looks.

[Jeff Bezos @JeffBezos]

Thank you for being here today. Your support means a lot to the whole team. We will get back to flight, and we will get to the Moon. Gradatim Ferociter.

[Dave Limp @davill]

Inspiring. Thanks for all your support. We will return to flight as soon as possible!

[Blue Origin @blueorigin]

Debris from our recent hotfire anomaly may wash ashore in the coming days/weeks. If you encounter any debris, do not touch or approach it for your safety.

Please report the location immediately:
Call: 1-321-222-4355 
Email: [email protected]

[Jeff Bezos @JeffBezos]

All personnel are accounted for and safe. It’s too early to know the root cause but we’re already working to find it. Very rough day, but we’ll rebuild whatever needs rebuilding and get back to flying. It’s worth it.

[Blue Origin @blueorigin]

We experienced an anomaly during today's hotfire test. All personnel have been accounted for. We will provide updates as we learn more.

[Jeff Bezos @JeffBezos]

@NASAMoonBase is the stepping stone towards everything that comes next.

[Amazon Leo @Amazonleo]

Up next for @BlueOrigin: Leo New Glenn 1 (LN-01).

LN-01 is the first of 24 Leo launches on Blue Origin’s new reusable, heavy-lift rocket, and will be our largest payload yet with 48 Leo satellites on board.

Our four-tier stack is fully encapsulated in New Glenn’s 7-meter fairing and ready for transport to Blue Origin integration facilities at LC-36. More soon.

[Dave Limp @davill]

Exciting mission coming up! NG-4 will launch the most satellites at one time for @AmazonLeo in our 7-meter New Glenn fairing. Couldn't be prouder to support the Leo team on this mission.

[Blue Origin @blueorigin]

🚀 Launch Alert | New Glenn's fourth launch will send 48 @AmazonLeo satellites into low Earth orbit as part of their growing broadband constellation. More details to come soon.

[Blue Origin @blueorigin]

Lunar Permanence is only possible with recurring access to the Moon, and it starts this year. Proud to support @NASAMoonBase at the lunar South Pole with our Blue Moon MK1 vehicles delivering high-cadence, low-cost access��MK1-101 Endurance (Moon Base 1), followed by MK1-102 VIPER, and two additional MK1 missions supporting Lunar Terrain Vehicles (LTVs).

[NASA @NASA]

@NASAMoonBase @blueorigin @NASAAdmin @astrobotic “Congratulations @BlueOrigin and we are looking forward to this partnership to deliver the first lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) as part of @NASAMoonBase program.”

Moon Base program executive Carlos García-Galán congratulates the recipient of the LTV delivery award.

[Dave Limp @davill]

Since the beginning, Blue Origin has been committed to Lunar Permanence. Thank you, @NASAadmin, for sharing that vision. We're ready to make it a reality.

[Blue Origin @blueorigin]

On Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave everything in service to our country. Thank you.

[Dave Limp @davill]

Thank you to @FAANews, @USSpaceForce, and our customers for their support throughout this process.

[Blue Origin @blueorigin]

The FAA has approved our NG-3 report, and corrective measures have been implemented. Prior to our second GS2 burn, we experienced an off-nominal thermal condition, and, as a result, one of the BE-3U engines didn't achieve full thrust to reach our target orbit.

NG-4 preparations continue—updates coming soon.

[Dave Limp @davill]

Fun video showcasing "No, It's Necessary" lifting on the Transporter Erector. Next stop integrated hotfire. "Never Tell Me The Odds" is in the house, too (well into it’s refurb cycle)