Blue Origin's New Glenn test ends in explosion, clouding Artemis moon plans
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A New Glenn rocket on a static-fire test at the Kennedy Space Center exploded, destroying the launchpad and lighting up the Florida night sky. No injuries were reported, and Blue Origin called it an anomaly while investigators review the incident. NASA had recently awarded Blue Origin a contract to launch the first of three missions toward its lunar base, but the blast could affect timelines for Artemis and Moon Base plans as agencies assess near-term impacts amid competition with SpaceX for lunar landers.
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