Solar storms delay the launch of Blue Origin's big new rocket with Mars orbiters for NASA

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Intense responsible for breathtaking auroras across the U.S. delayed the launch of Blue Origin’s big new rocket Wednesday.

Already grounded by poor weather, the was poised to blast off Wednesday afternoon with two Mars orbiters for NASA from Florida. But five hours before the targeted liftoff, it was called off because of the heightened solar activity.