FAA Requires 21 Corrective Actions Before Blue Origin Can Relaunch New Shepard After Failed Cargo Mission
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FAA closed investigation into Blue Origin's failed cargo mission in September 2022, requires 21 corrective actions.
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Blue Origin must redesign engine and nozzle components, as well as make organizational changes.
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Issue was an overheated part in the rocket engine nozzle during flight.
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FAA says Blue Origin can't launch again until corrective actions impacting safety are implemented.
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Blue Origin plans to fly reused New Shepard rocket "soon", first with research payloads from failed mission.