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Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.
During an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded, engulfing the launchpad in a massive fireball. The spectacular fire, caught on video, not only destroyed the rocket but also appears to have significantly damaged Blue Origin’s only launchpad at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
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Exploding Blue Origin rocket could delay Artemis space program’s ambitious plan to land on moon
It’s one giant misstep for mankind. The Blue Origin rocket that exploded into a stunning fireball during a test debacle on the Florida coast could delay the Artemis space program’s bold mission to land astronauts on the moon,
Jeff Bezos experienced a "very rough day" after the Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on Thursday, May 28