Blue Origin assesses impact of New Glenn explosion
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was destroyed in a launchpad explosion, potentially delaying NASA's moon program. The explosion occurred during a hot-fire test at Cape Canaveral, and while no injuries were reported, the damage to the launch pad could lead to significant flight delays. The incident raises concerns about the timeline for upcoming Artemis missions, which rely on Blue Origin's technology.
- ▪The New Glenn rocket explosion occurred during a hot-fire test at Cape Canaveral.
- ▪Blue Origin's launch pad sustained severe damage, leading to potential delays in flight schedules.
- ▪NASA's Artemis moon program could be significantly impacted, with possible delays pushing missions into 2028 or later.
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Space Blue Origin explosion threatens to delay NASA's moon program By William Harwood William Harwood CBS News Space Consultant Bill Harwood has been covering the U.S. space program full-time since 1984, first as Cape Canaveral bureau chief for United Press International and now as a consultant for CBS News. Read Full Bio William Harwood May 29, 2026 / 2:12 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The destruction of Blue Origin's unmanned New Glenn rocket in a catastrophic launchpad explosion, along with apparently severe damage to the company's only launch pad, sent shock waves through the U.S. space community Friday.
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