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Rocket Report: A dark day for Blue Origin; Pentagon eyes new launch site
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral on May 28 during a static fire engine test, destroying the 321-foot rocket . The explosion froze all 24 of Amazon's contract
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral on May 28 during a static fire engine test, destroying the 321-foot rocket . The explosion froze all 24 of Amazon's contracted New Glenn launches and jeopardized NASA's Artemis Moon timeline . The article also covers Pentagon interest in new launch sites as the space industry navigates these industry setbacks.
Source: Ars Technica | 2026-05-29