New Glenn explosion destroys only launch pad, leaving Blue Origin without a path to flight
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Eric Berger
Summary
Nearly a month after Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on its launch pad at Cape Canaveral, the company faces significant setbacks. The explosion destroyed the only launch pad (LC-36A) capable of launching New Glenn, leaving Blue Origin with no immediate launch site even after diagnosing the failure cause. Company officials including Jeff Bezos have stated the vehicle will return to flight from LC-36A. The article promotes an upcoming Ars Live livestream discussion on the topic.
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Twitter / XNew Glenn explosion destroys only launch pad, leaving Blue Origin without a path to flightarstechnica.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledIt was likely the largest ever rocket explosion at the historic Florida spaceport, and we are still dealing with its implications today.
The rocket's explosion took out its only launch pad, LC-36A.
Company officials, including founder Jeff Bezos, have said the vehicle will return to flight at LC-36A
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