NASA chief says Blue Origin launch pad damage from New Glenn explosion could take years to repair
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Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test at its launch pad, causing significant damage that NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says will take "some serious time" to repair. Isaacman suggested a 2028 timeline for recovery is possible. The explosion occurred during the rocket's fourth planned flight preparation.
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A 2028 time frame was 'within the realm' of possibility
The powerful two-stage vehicle erupted in a colossal fireball while bolted to the launch tower on Thursday during what was supposed to have been a routine static 'hot-fire' test
June 1 : Damage to a Blue Origin launch pad from the spectacular explosion of the company's giant New Glenn rocket during a test firing of its engines last week will "take some serious time" to repair, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman told CNBC on Monday
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