Blue Origin blast jeopardizes NASA’s plan for a sustained Moon base
TL;DR
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a May 28 test in Florida, damaging launch facilities and delaying NASA’s Artemis program and its goal of a sustained Moon base. The setback complicates delivery of lunar hardware, including two rovers and the VIPER ice-hunter rover, and comes as SpaceX also faces Starship delays. NASA says it will assess the impact on Artemis and Moon Base, while some scientists remain cautiously optimistic about adapting the plans.
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