What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission?
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded in Florida, creating a significant fireball. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries from the incident. This mishap raises concerns for NASA, as the rocket is intended to support its Moon mission plans.
- ▪The Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on Thursday night in Florida.
- ▪There were no injuries reported as a result of the explosion.
- ▪NASA is concerned about the incident because the rocket is crucial for its plans to return to the Moon.
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What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission?A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded causing a huge fireball which lit up the skies over Florida on Thursday night.The space technology company, which was founded by Amazon's Jeff Bezos, said there were no injuries from the incident.But it's not just Bezos who will be concerned about the mishap, Nasa hopes the rocket will play a key part in its plans to return to the Moon, as science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains.Just nowSpaceSpace explorationExploration of the MoonThe MoonBlue OriginShareSaveKing Charles sends Attenborough a birthday message with help from 'friends'In a video message from Buckingham Palace, wildlife helps the King deliver a birthday card for Sir David Attenborough.Science & EnvironmentWatch: How…
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