Orbital imagery reveals Blue Origin launchpad destruction after explosive test
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A fueling test for Blue Origin's New Glenn at Cape Canaveral's Launch Complex-36 ended in a massive explosion on May 28, destroying the rocket and causing extensive ground damage that satellite imagery shows from space. No injuries were reported. The setback could push back NASA’s Artemis lunar timeline and Blue Origin’s Blue Moon plans, delaying future lunar missions until LC-36 is repaired, with Blue Origin signaling a rebuild and continued pursuit of flight.
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