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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Marcia Dunn

Blue Origin shares ‘a bit of good news’ after massive rocket explosion

Blue Origin says critical fuel tanks and other vital components of its massive New Glenn rocket and launch pad were spared during last week’s explosion at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

The incident, which saw the rocket blow up during an engine-firing test, sent shockwaves across the state but left key infrastructure intact, offering a "bit of good news" for the company and NASA's ambitious Artemis moon program.

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