Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explosion threatens Nasa's Moon mission timeline
By
Pallab Ghosh
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a routine engine test at Kennedy Space Centre, casting doubt on the company's ability to fulfill its commitments to Nasa's Moon program, including lunar lander development and astronaut missions. The 98m rocket was scheduled to launch 48 satellites for Amazon. The explosion represents a significant setback for both Blue Origin and Nasa's timeline for returning astronauts to the lunar surface and building a Moon base.
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Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded at about 21:00 local time during a routine test of its engines
The 98m (322ft) rocket had been due to launch 48 satellites for Amazon
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