# Rocket Report: Artemis II literally tore through the atmosphere; New Glenn delay

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/rocket-report-artemis-ii-literally-tore-through-the-atmosphere-new-glenn-delay/
- Published: 2026-11-06T13:33:20+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T16:48:55+00:00
- Original publisher: Ars Technica
- Original article: https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/11/rocket-report-new-glenn-wont-fly-this-year-china-launches-mini-falcon-heavy/
- Topics: Asia, Government, Politics, Space, Technology, World

## Summary

Blue Origin has delayed New Glenn’s return-to-flight mission from December to January, as it continues rebuilding its damaged Cape Canaveral launch pad. The delay matters because NASA, Amazon and the US Space Force are waiting for the rocket to resume operations.

The report also covers several other launch developments. Japan’s Interstellar Technologies has received government backing through JAXA for its Zero rocket, designed to carry up to one metric tonne to low Earth orbit, with a first launch planned for 2027. Argo Space, founded by three former SpaceX employees, plans two 2027 missions to demonstrate water-based satellite thrusters after its first spacecraft failed when a solar array did not deploy. TLDR:
- New Glenn’s return-to-flight slips from December to January.
- JAXA backs Interstellar Technologies’ Zero rocket programme.
- Argo Space plans two water-thruster demonstrations in 2027.

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