How long will it take to rebuild Blue Origin's launch pad? We asked some SpaceX vets.

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a hot-fire test at Cape Canaveral on May 28, 2026, causing significant damage to the launch pad. The company will need months at minimum to recover from the setback , though CEO Dave Limp outlined a more optimistic schedule targeting a return to flight before year's end , while NASA's administrator suggested a 2028 timeframe is "within the realm" of possible recovery . Blue Origin's only New Glenn launchpad was damaged in the explosion, with a second pad at Vandenberg still in development.

Source: Ars Technica | 2026-06-03