Blue Origin rocket explosion threatens delays to NASA's moon program
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William Harwood
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Summary
Blue Origin's unmanned New Glenn rocket was destroyed in a catastrophic launchpad explosion, causing severe damage to the company's only launch pad. The incident has sent shock waves through the U.S. space community and could result in flight delays stretching months or longer, potentially causing serious delays to NASA's moon program.
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The company could now be facing flight delays stretching months — if not longer — and could cause serious delays in NASA's moon program.
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