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NASA’s Artemis program has little room for error if it is to land astronauts on the moon by the end of 2028, but Blue Origin could be out of commission for at least a year.
No personnel were hurt, but the New Glenn blast damaged the launch pad and threw Blue Origin's launch plans, Artemis role, and Amazon satellite timeline into doubt.
Jeff Bezos said Blue Origin has a path to resume launches this year after last month’s New Glenn explosion, a positive development for AST SpaceMobile, Amazon and supplier Karman.
The 320-foot rocket was undergoing an engine "hotfire test" when it apparently exploded and was quickly engulfed in flames.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin says last week's rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and some other critical parts of the launch pad.
The Jeff Bezos-owned Blue Origin rocket that dramatically exploded on Florida’s space coast Thursday night costs upwards of $150 million to construct — and the Amazon founder pledged to “rebuild whatever needs rebuilding.
Blue Origin may seek outside funding for the first time as it looks to scale launches, compete with SpaceX, and expand its space business.
Blue Origin is surveying damage after a New Glenn rocket exploded at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, potentially delaying NASA moon missions.
