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Blue Origin, New Glenn Rocket and Launch Complex-36

What the Blue Origin rocket explosion could mean for NASA's moon base plans

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket erupted in a massive explosion, but will the damage it wrought on the launchpad impact our return to the moon?

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Blue Origin says New Glenn rocket will launch again 'before the end of the year' after explosion

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Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test

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New Glenn Explosion Just Gave NASA a Headache It Doesn’t Have Time For

When Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded on the launch pad last week, it wasn’t just a blow to the company but also to NASA’s lunar ambitions.

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Methane rocket fuel is easier to handle and convenient but, as Blue Origin saw, it can be very explosive

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How long will it take to rebuild the New Glenn rocket launchpad after massive explosion?

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Safety officials finally have a good idea of what a big rocket explosion can do

Last week’s explosion of a New Glenn rocket at Cape Canaveral, Florida, was clearly a setback for Blue Origin and NASA, but it was a learning experience for safety officials looking to open up the spaceport to hundreds more launches per year.

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Science news this week: Exploding rocket, 'Doomsday Glacier' loss, and quantum-AI hybrid

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