Blue Origin postponed the second launch of its New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on November 12, 2025, at 7:22 AM PST, citing solar activity and its potential effects on the ESCAPADE spacecraft.
The company announced its decision to postpone the launch just hours before its scheduled Wednesday liftoff. A new launch date remains unannounced.
NG-2 Update: New Glenn is ready to launch. However, due to highly elevated solar activity and its potential effects on the ESCAPADE spacecraft, NASA is postponing launch until space weather conditions improve. We are currently assessing opportunities to establish our next launch…
— Blue Origin (@blueorigin) November 12, 2025
The New Glenn rocket’s initial launch in January served as a demonstration mission. This second launch, however, carries a commercial payload for the first time: NASA’s Mars-bound ESCAPADE science mission.
Previous launch attempts for the second New Glenn flight faced delays. An attempt this past Sunday was canceled due to weather concerns, a cruise ship entering the flight path, and issues with launch pad equipment.
