Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Test

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A Blue Origin rocket exploded during a test in Florida. It shook nearby homes and turned the sky orange.

This test was for a New Glenn rocket engine before a satellite launch. No one was hurt, but Blue Origin is now finding the problem.

This same rocket had an engine failure on a past flight. It is very important for NASA's plans to send people to the moon.

Blue Origin has contracts worth much money for moon missions. Building new heavy rockets is very hard and unforgiving work.

People nearby saw a bright orange fireball and felt the ground shake. Other rocket launches from different pads will still happen soon.

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What happened to the Blue Origin rocket?

The Blue Origin rocket exploded during a test in Florida.

Was anyone hurt in the explosion?

No one was hurt, but Blue Origin is now finding the problem.

Why is the rocket important for NASA?

It is very important for NASA's plans to send people to the moon.

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