Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes, Parts Survive

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Blue Origin's big New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine test. The blast destroyed a lightning tower and a rocket mover.

Some important launch pad parts were safe after the explosion. Blue Origin plans to fly rockets again this year.

This rocket is important for NASA's Artemis moon program. NASA recently gave Blue Origin a contract for moon rovers.

NASA wants astronauts to land on the moon by 2028. NASA will help fix the launch pad very fast.

New Glenn rockets have only launched three times before this. NASA also uses SpaceX's bigger Starship for moon missions.

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What happened to Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket during an engine test?

It exploded during the engine test.

What is NASA's goal for astronauts regarding the moon?

NASA wants astronauts to land on the moon by 2028.

How many times have New Glenn rockets launched before this?

New Glenn rockets have only launched three times before this.

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