Jeff Bezos’ space venture, Blue Origin, is recommitting to utilizing its New Glenn mega-rocket once more this year following last month’s detonation. However, the company still remains uncertain about the initial cause of that explosion.

In his most comprehensive public disclosure regarding the explosion to date, CEO Dave Limp indicated on Blue Origin’s website on Tuesday that the company is still endeavoring to “pinpoint and rectify the root cause” of the incident. “Initial findings suggest the aft region of the first stage” of the rocket, Limp noted, adding that the firm is relying on “detailed data from numerous camera views and sensors.”

After dedicating over a decade to the careful and methodical development of New Glenn, Blue Origin had accelerated its pace with the rocket. Its maiden flight took place in January 2025, and New Glenn was gearing up for its fourth attempt when it detonated during tests on May 28 this year. (Fortunately, no one was injured in the explosion.)

Blue Origin is eager to get the rocket back into operation as promptly as possible due to the company’s pivotal role in NASA’s initiative to send humans back to the moon before President Trump completes his term.

To achieve this, Blue Origin must not only identify and rectify what triggered last month’s explosion but also reconstruct its launchpad in Cape Canaveral, Florida, as this is currently the company’s sole launchpad capable of accommodating the colossal rocket.

In his statement, Limp commended Blue Origin’s staff for rapidly advancing efforts in this area.

The company sustained the loss of a lightning tower in the explosion, along with the significant piece of machinery that transports New Glenn to the launchpad and erects it (known as the transporter-erector). Nearby structures on site also suffered damage from the blast. Nonetheless, Limp remarked that “we experienced many fortunate circumstances, too, and aim to capitalize on them.”

Some of those fortunate circumstances include the condition of the on-site water tower, gas tanks, and rocket integration facility, all of which are “in good condition.”

Limp provided additional insights on how Blue Origin plans to modify its existing launch complex in Cape Canaveral. The company will forgo the transporter-erector method and will utilize a substantial crane to elevate New Glenn on the launchpad prior to launches.

This strategy would not only enable Blue Origin to resume flights sooner than anticipated, but it would also boost New Glenn’s flight frequency, according to Limp. Prior to the May explosion, Blue Origin had envisioned conducting as many as 12 launches this year.