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Space Force assesses damage after Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explosion

The commander of Space Launch Delta 45 said he was settling in at his Patrick Space Force Base home May 28 with his family when he saw Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explode out his window.

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Blue Origin says New Glenn rocket will launch again 'before the end of the year' after explosion

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Blue Origin secures Space Florida expansion funding after rocket blast

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New Glenn Explosion Just Gave NASA a Headache It Doesn’t Have Time For

When Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded on the launch pad last week, it wasn’t just a blow to the company but also to NASA’s lunar ambitions.

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Methane rocket fuel is easier to handle and convenient but, as Blue Origin saw, it can be very explosive

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How long will it take to rebuild the New Glenn rocket launchpad after massive explosion?

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Safety officials finally have a good idea of what a big rocket explosion can do

Last week’s explosion of a New Glenn rocket at Cape Canaveral, Florida, was clearly a setback for Blue Origin and NASA, but it was a learning experience for safety officials looking to open up the spaceport to hundreds more launches per year.

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Science news this week: Exploding rocket, 'Doomsday Glacier' loss, and quantum-AI hybrid

May 30, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend

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Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question

During an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded, engulfing the launchpad in a massive fireball. The spectacular fire, caught on video, not only destroyed the rocket but also appears to have significantly damaged Blue Origin’s only launchpad at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

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Exploding rocket casts doubts over NASA's Moon plans

Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.

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