Blue Origin links New Glenn explosion to BE-4 valve issue

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Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp said the New Glenn explosion was caused by a main oxygen valve anomaly on a BE-4 engine.

WHO: Dave Limp, Blue Origin CEO

WHAT: Limp identified a main oxygen valve anomaly on a BE-4 engine as the source of the New Glenn explosion during a May static fire.

WHEN: Reported Aug 6, 2026 at 6:35 PM ET

WHERE: Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA

WHY: The anomaly originated at the main oxygen valve on one of the BE-4 engines, confirmed by hardware recovery and inspections.

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