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Blue Moon lander
Coverage of Blue Moon lander 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 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.