Ars Live: What’s the latest in the aftermath of the New Glenn catastrophe?
Blue Origin begins pad reconstruction a month after a New Glenn rocket explosion shifted NASA's reliance toward SpaceX.
📍 Where it landed
Blue Origin cleared launch pad debris and began reconstruction following a massive New Glenn rocket explosion at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The company plans to fly the rocket again later this year.
Epilogue added 81d ago, after coverage quieted.
Answered
What happened to the New Glenn rocket?
The rocket suffered an explosion at the launch pad.
What is the current status of the launch pad?
According to reports from Yahoo and the Orlando Sentinel, debris has been cleared and reconstruction has begun.
How has this affected NASA?
Vozpopuli reports that NASA is leaning harder on SpaceX following the explosion.
Where it stands
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A New Glenn rocket explosion has resulted in significant damage to Blue Origin's launch pad. One month after the catastrophe, the company has cleared the debris and started reconstruction efforts.
Coverage from the Orlando Sentinel and Yahoo emphasizes the clearing of the pad, while Vozpopuli reports that the incident has led NASA to lean more heavily on SpaceX. Ars Technica is providing live updates on the aftermath of the event.
Future developments involve the ongoing reconstruction of the launch facility and the resulting impact on the number of trusted engines available for the Moon race.
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