Blue Origin rocket, owned by Jeff Bezos, explodes during test in Florida
15 hours ago
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- Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a test in Florida, threatening NASA's plans for a lunar base and human moon return.
- The explosion caused a large fireball, visible from afar, and shook nearby areas, but no injuries were reported, and there was no immediate threat from hazards.
- NASA had recently awarded Blue Origin a contract for moon base missions, and the company is competing with SpaceX for Artemis program lander contracts.
- The incident will lead to a thorough investigation, with potential impacts on Artemis and Moon Base programs to be assessed as information becomes available.
- Blue Origin has faced setbacks, including a previous orbital mishap, while both it and SpaceX are expanding facilities for NASA-partnered missions.