Blue Origin plans to launch New Glenn again this year after explosion
CEO Dave Limp said damage to the company's launchpad in Florida was not as bad as expected. But Blue Origin still hasn't shared the cause of last week's explosion.
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Blue Origin
What’s Next for Blue Origin After Rocket Explosion
Jeff Bezos was gaining ground on Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Starlink. Thursday’s rocket explosion on a launchpad creates a major setback.
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Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during test at Cape Canaveral
'Very rough day, but we'll rebuild whatever needs rebuilding and get back to flying. It's worth it,' Jeff Bezos wrote after the explosion.
Private Spaceflight
Blue Origin Rocket Blows Up on Florida Launchpad During Test
The rocket, built by the Jeff Bezos-owned space company, was to carry 48 satellites into space. Blue Origin reported on social media that “all personnel have been accounted for.”
Space
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes during testing in Florida
The explosion is likely a major setback for Jeff Bezos' spaceflight company, and its attempt to compete with SpaceX.
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Nasa selects Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin for first of three uncrewed lunar missions
Three lunar landings are planned for this year in preparation for the construction of a $20bn moon baseSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailNasa announced on Tuesday ambitious…
Space
Blue Origin cleared to fly New Glenn mega-rocket after April mishap
Jeff Bezos' rocket company confirmed an engine failure led to the loss of an AST SpaceMobile satellite last month, but offered little detail.
Blue Origin
Blue Origin’s Failure May Hamstring NASA’s Moon Plans
The space agency is counting on Jeff Bezos’ company to deliver equipment essential to the next moon landing, only two years away.