Blue Origin Investigates Rocket Explosion as It Rebuilds Launch Pad

Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as it rebuilds launch pad

Blue Origin is examining the cause of a New Glenn rocket explosion at Launch Complex 36 in Brevard County while advancing plans for a redesigned launch pad.

Blue Origin continues work on lunar landers during recovery from New Glenn explosion

Blue Origin is continuing to develop its Blue Moon lunar landers, with seven vehicles in production, while recovering from the New Glenn pad explosion more than a month ago. The post Blue Origin continues work on lunar landers during recovery from New Glenn explosion appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASA chief says agency aiding Blue Origin explosion investigation

NASA is assisting the investigation into Blue Origin’s May rocket explosion, its administrator confirmed Sunday, as the space agency tries to keep up the momentum for its Artemis moon program. Blue Origin’s New Glenn heavy rocket exploded during a test on May 28, producing a massive fireball that destroyed the rocket and significantly damaged the launch site. No one was killed or injured in the blast, but the malfunction threatened the timeline …