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Blue Origin, New Glenn Rocket

'A pretty significant setback': How Blue Origin's rocket explosion affects NASA's moon plans

The explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is a big setback for the spaceflight company and will have implications for NASA's plans to return astronauts to the surface of the moon.

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Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad in Florida

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Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launchpad during an engine-firing test

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This space stock rises as Blue Origin predicts quick recovery from big explosion

Jeff Bezos’s space company now says it expects its New Glenn rocket to return to flight within six months, just days after a fiery setback.

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Blue Origin says rocket explosion will not be a set back

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Blue Origin targets year-end launch as Space Coast contractors eye new opportunities

The most spectacular rocket explosion since N1 just happened in Florida

On Thursday evening, Blue Origin attempted to test fire its massive New Glenn rocket at its Florida launch site, but something went very wrong after engine ignition. The super heavy lift rocket exploded in spectacular and disastrous fashion.

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.