Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during test launch, threatening Amazon and NASA plans
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The Economist
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Summary
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a test launch at Cape Canaveral on May 28th, 2026. The catastrophic failure, owned by Jeff Bezos, could have significant repercussions for Amazon's satellite internet plans (Project Kuiper) and NASA's launch schedules that depend on the rocket.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledROCKET LAUNCHES are always spectacular, but this was something else.
As its engines ignited a series of flashes could be seen.
Then the entire rocket detonated, leaving an angry mushroom cloud looming above the launch site.
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