Artemis moon program
Coverage of Artemis moon program in the Nexus archive.
- Blue Origin says rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and key launch pad parts
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a test at Cape Canaveral, but critical fuel tanks and launch pad components were undamaged. CEO Dave Limp stated repairs are feasible, and the company plans to resume flights before year-end. The incident occurred despite NASA recently awarding Blue Origin a contract for Artemis moon missions.
- Blue Origin says rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and key launch pad parts
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine test at Cape Canaveral, but critical components like fuel tanks and the launch pad's support tower were spared. CEO Dave Limp stated the company plans to fly again before year-end, and NASA has a contract for Artemis moon missions using the rocket. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.
- Blue Origin says rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and key launch pad parts
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a test at Cape Canaveral, but fuel tanks and key launch pad components remained undamaged. CEO Dave Limp stated repairs are feasible, and the company aims to resume flights by year-end. The incident impacts NASA's Artemis moon program, which relies on New Glenn for lunar missions.