Blue Origin rocket explodes
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Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.
The Blue Origin rocket that exploded into a stunning fireball during a test debacle on the Florida coast could delay the Artemis space program’s bold mission to land astronauts on the moon, experts said Friday.
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On Thursday evening, Blue Origin attempted to test fire its massive New Glenn rocket at its Florida launch site, but something went very wrong after engine ignition. The super heavy lift rocket exploded in spectacular and disastrous fashion.