Blue Origin's New Glenn makes a crater-sized dent in Artemis plans

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a ground test at Cape Canaveral, damaging the launchpad and delaying NASA's Artemis lunar missions. The incident impacts plans for Blue Origin's lunar landers, including the VIPER rover delivery in 2027 and Artemis III. Investigations into the explosion's cause may also affect other BE-4 engine-powered launches.