Blue Origin is committed to returning its New Glenn rocket to flight this year, despite the recent explosion during testing. CEO Dave Limp indicated that the company is still working to determine the cause of the incident, focusing on the aft section of the rocket's first stage and analyzing data from various sources.
The explosion resulted in damage to infrastructure at the launch site, but Blue Origin is adapting its launch strategy by replacing the transporter-erector with a crane. This change aims to expedite future launches, with plans for up to 12 flights this year.