In a significant setback for Blue Origin, the highly anticipated second launch of the New Glenn rocket has been postponed until at least August 15. Jeff Bezos’ aerospace venture was originally eyeing a late spring launch for the impressive 320-foot-tall (98 meters) rocket, which boasts a reusable first stage.

Blue Origin CEO, Dave Limp, announced the delay with a post on social media, revealing that the mission will be named "Never Tell Me The Odds". He emphasized the mission's goal: to land and recover the booster, which will require a blend of luck and top-notch execution.

The New Glenn's first booster, playfully named "So You're Telling Me There's a Chance" after a famous line from the 1994 film "Dumb and Dumber," faced its own challenges during its inaugural flight on January 16. Despite not achieving a safe landing on the drone ship as hoped, the mission was still a success, delivering a test payload—the Blue Ring spacecraft platform—into orbit.

The GS2s referenced by Limp are the upper stages of the New Glenn rocket. Although the company had ambitious plans for eight launches this year, that timeline now seems increasingly unlikely.

Limp’s announcement did not clarify the reason behind the delay, and Blue Origin remains tight-lipped about the specific payload for the upcoming test flight. However, back in February, Limp hinted at the company still exploring various opportunities, even suggesting they might resort to launching a mass simulator if necessary.

The phrase "Gradatim ferociter," which means "Step by step, ferociously" in Latin, remains a guiding motto for Blue Origin as they navigate the complexities of rocket launches.