Blue Origin Rocket Test Fails, Causing Pad Damage and Potential NASA Mission Delays

Published: 2026-05-29T18:12:00Z
Category: science
Source: CBS News
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A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket experienced a catastrophic explosion during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral. The incident caused damage to the company's launch pad. This failure raises concerns about potential delays to NASA's lunar mission plans, though no injuries were reported as the area had been evacuated.

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