# Blue Origin close to identifying cause of rocket failure

Blue Origin says it is nearing a conclusion on what caused the catastrophic accident involving its New Shepard rocket. The finding will determine when the company can resume flights and how it adjusts its design and safety procedures.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/08/blue-origin-narrowing-in-on-root-cause-of-catastrophic-rocket-accident/) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:20:32 +0000