Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Explodes on Launchpad Days After Winning NASA Moon Base Contract
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Dr. Alfredo Carpineti
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a prelaunch hotfire test at Kennedy Space Center, destroying the launchpad. This comes just days after NASA awarded Blue Origin the contract to deliver the first payload for its Moon base later this year. The explosion raises serious questions about the timeline and viability of NASA's ambitious Moon base plans.
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