Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin scrubbed the second launch of its New Glenn mega-rocket planned for Sunday afternoon due to concerns with weather, a few minor problems with launch pad equipment, and at least one cruise ship that strayed too close to the flight path.

It’s not immediately clear when the company will get another go at launching New Glenn’s second mission. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced restrictions on space launches late last week due to the government shutdown. On November 7, Blue Origin posted on X that the company was working with the FAA to make sure Sunday’s launch could happen . After the launch scrub Sunday, the company said it is “reviewing opportunities for our next launch attempt based on forecasted weather.”

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