Rocket Report: Blue Origin explosion still making headlines; Impulse raises money

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket experienced an anomaly during a hot-fire test on May 28 at Cape Canaveral, resulting in a spectacular explosion that damaged the launch facility . The explosion represents a major setback that could affect Blue Origin's plans to deliver a Human Landing System for NASA's Artemis Program . Blue Origin said the damage was not as severe as initially feared and plans to resume New Glenn launches by the end of 2026 .

Source: Ars Technica | 2026-06-05