Jeff Bezos admits to ‘very rough day’ as Blue Origin rocket explodes days after new NASA contract
Blue Origin experienced a significant setback when its New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The incident, which occurred Thursday night, caused no injuries but resulted in a large fireball visible from nearby communities. This explosion follows a previous engine failure on the rocket's third flight and comes shortly after NASA awarded Blue Origin a substantial contract for the Artemis program. AI
IMPACT This incident could delay Blue Origin's lunar lander development and impact NASA's Artemis program timelines.