How Many Rockets From NASA Exploded

New Glenn, NASA and Blue Origin

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket blew up, leaving NASA’s moon plans leaning on SpaceX

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test on April 19, destroying the vehicle ahead of a planned satellite launch and raising hard questions about NASA’s backup plan for returning astronauts to the lunar surface.

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Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explodes on launch pad in Florida

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NASA's Moon Base Update: All's Well Despite the Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion

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NASA's lunar ambitions grow as moon base plans take shape

The lunar outpost will be located at the moon's south pole to explore the region and utilize resources like water ice.

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Space Stocks Get a Lift from NASA Contracts

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NASA gives update on moon base plans, including maybe sending a Mars rover there

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Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in latest setback for Jeff Bezos-owned company

No personnel were harmed in the incident, the company said on social media, calling the explosion an ‘anomaly’

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Ars Live recap: When are the big rockets NASA desperately needs going to be ready?

This week Ars hosted a live discussion with two space industry experts about the aftermath of the catastrophic explosion of the New Glenn rocket in late May. Along with Ars Technica Space Editor Eric Berger;

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Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes during testing in Florida

Blue Origin’s New Glenn mega-rocket just exploded during testing at a launch site in Cape Canaveral, Florida, according to livestreams from NASASpaceFlight.com and SpaceFlight Now. Blue Origin later confirmed the explosion. Jeff Bezos’ space company ...

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Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question

A New Glenn rocket stands ready at the launchpad in April 2026, a month before disaster would strike. AP Photo/John Raoux During an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded, engulfing the launchpad in a massive fireball.

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Watch moment Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket explodes

The 320-foot rocket was undergoing an engine "hotfire test" when it apparently exploded and was quickly engulfed in flames.

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NASA chief surveys damage after Blue Origin explosion at Cape Canaveral

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman flew over the Blue Origin launch site in Cape Canaveral damaged in a May 28 explosion and met with Jeff Bezos.

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Bezos-owned rocket explodes in Florida, deals blow to Blue Origin

A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a pre-flight test at Cape Canaveral, Florida. The explosion occurred during a hot fire test, and no injuries were reported. This incident is a setback for Blue Origin's competition with SpaceX and its ...