Solar Storms Delay New Glenn Rocket Launch

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Strong solar storms caused beautiful lights in the sky. These storms delayed a new rocket launch by Blue Origin.

The New Glenn rocket was ready to fly from Florida. It carried two important NASA spacecraft going to Mars.

NASA was worried about radiation from the solar activity. So, they decided to wait for better weather conditions.

This rocket is very new and will fly for the second time. It is 321 feet tall, which is very big.

The New Glenn rocket is much larger than New Shepard rockets. New Shepard rockets fly from Texas with people inside.

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What caused beautiful lights in the sky?

Strong solar storms caused beautiful lights in the sky.

What was the New Glenn rocket carrying?

It carried two important NASA spacecraft going to Mars.

Why did NASA decide to wait for better weather conditions?

NASA was worried about radiation from the solar activity.

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