SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 2, 2026Daily.dev

Blue Origin: fuel tanks survived New Glenn explosion, will fly again

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Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine test at Cape Canaveral, but critical fuel tanks and the support tower survived, allowing faster recovery. CEO Dave Limp confirmed they'll fly again before year's end — crucial because NASA just awarded Blue Origin a multi-million-dollar contract for lunar missions supporting the 2028 Artemis moon landing.

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