Topic: new glenn explosion
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Ars Live recap: When will NASA’s crucial big rockets finally be ready?
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket failure in late May has raised concerns about NASA's Artemis IV timeline, as the upgraded 9×4 variant needed to deliver astronauts to the lunar surface may not be ready until late 2027 or early 2028. Industry experts express skepticism about Blue Origin meeting its ...
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NASA Chief Lauds Blue Origin’s Progress After Rocket Failure
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman praised Blue Origin's handling of its New Glenn rocket explosion, noting the company's substantial recovery efforts and U.S. Space Force's involvement. NASA relies on Blue Origin's Mk. 1 lander for cargo missions to the Moon and the Mk. 2 lander for future astron...
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Blue Origin explosion probe continues; Impulse secures new funding
Blue Origin faces a difficult recovery after the New Glenn rocket's catastrophic failure, with doubts that it can resume launches by year's end as stated. Speculation grows that Jeff Bezos may turn to SpaceX for help launching the Blue Moon lunar lander, a move that would shift commercial space d...
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Blue Origin Sets Aggressive Return-to-Flight Timeline
Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp announced the company intends to launch its New Glenn rocket again before the end of 2026, following the spectacular failure of the rocket less than a week ago. The initial damage assessment revealed that the propellant farm, tanks, and water tower survived, but the tran...
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