Exploding Blue Origin rocket could delay Artemis space program’s ambitious plan to land on moon
The explosion of a Blue Origin rocket during a test could significantly delay NASA's Artemis space program. The incident damaged the launch pad crucial for the mission to establish a lunar base. Experts suggest that the setback may force NASA to rely on SpaceX for its lunar exploration efforts.
- ▪The Blue Origin rocket exploded during a test, damaging the launch pad intended for NASA's Artemis III mission.
- ▪Rebuilding the launch pad is expected to take at least a year, potentially delaying the mission until 2028.
- ▪NASA awarded Blue Origin $280 million to deliver lunar rovers as part of the Artemis program.
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US News Exploding Blue Origin rocket could delay Artemis space program’s ambitious plan to land on moon By Natalie O'Neill Published May 29, 2026, 5:41 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google It’s one giant misstep for mankind. The Blue Origin rocket that exploded into a stunning fireball during a test debacle on the Florida coast could delay the Artemis space program’s bold mission to land astronauts on the moon, experts said Friday. The catastrophic explosion Thursday night of the unmanned rocket, dubbed New Glenn, damaged Blue Origin’s only launch pad, which was likely to be central to NASA’s mission of building a lunar base, arstechnica.com reported.
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