A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a prelaunch test May 28 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Jeff Bezos’s space company now says it expects its New Glenn rocket to return to flight within six months, just days after a fiery setback.

Company ‌and industry sources said over the weekend that the explosion had left the launch pad "practically destroyed" and in need of repairs that engineers expect will disrupt operations for at least...