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May 29, 2026

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test in Florida

Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin suffered a major setback when its New Glenn rocket exploded during a ground test at Cape Canaveral, threatening NASA's lunar base timeline and the company's efforts to compete with SpaceX.

May 29, 2026·7 sources
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