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FAA Closes New Glenn Mishap Investigation

Authorizes Return to Flight for the Orbital-Class Booster

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Tom Patton
Apr 04, 2025
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The FAA-required investigation of the Blue Origin New Glenn-1 mishap that occurred on Jan. 16 is closed. There were no public injuries or public property damage.

“We knew landing our booster, So You’re Telling Me There’s a Chance, on the first try was an ambitious goal."
Dave Limp, Blue Origin

The FAA oversaw and accepted the findings of the Blue Origin-…

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