Will NASA still be able to land humans on the Moon by 2028?
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A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a routine engine test at Cape Canaveral in late May 2026, raising serious concerns about NASA's timeline to land humans on the Moon by 2028. The explosion occurred when the rocket's seven BE-4 engines ignited during a hot-fire test, destroying the vehicle. This setback threatens NASA's Artemis program, which depends on Blue Origin's systems meeting critical deadlines.
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