Blue Origin still doesn’t know why its New Glenn rocket blew up last month
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Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during testing on May 28, 2026, and the company still hasn't identified the cause, though early evidence points to the rocket's aft section. Despite the damage — including a destroyed lightning tower and launch equipment — Blue Origin plans to return to flight this year to support NASA's moon mission goals, switching to a crane-based launch system instead of rebuilding the damaged transporter-erector.
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