Blue Origin explosion is a major setback for NASA’s Moon plans and Amazon’s Starlink competitor
New Glenn rocket explodes at Launch Complex 36 on Thursday night in Florida. | Image: Spaceflight Now While Blue Origin investigates the root cause behind last night's spectacular explosion of its New Glenn rocket, it's already clear that this will be a major setback for NASA's Moon base plans and Amazon's fledgling Leo space internet constellation. The incident occurred at about 9PM at Blue Origin's Florida launch site during a hot-fire test, where seven engines in the boost
Blue Origin experienced a significant setback when its New Glenn rocket exploded during a hot-fire test at its Florida launch site. The incident, which occurred Thursday night, involved igniting the booster's seven engines while the rocket remained secured to the launchpad. The resulting explosion and fire caused substantial damage to the rocket and the sole launchpad designated for the New Glenn program.
This explosion poses a considerable challenge to NASA's lunar ambitions and Amazon's plans for its satellite internet service.
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