Blue Origin’s Failure May Hamstring NASA’s Moon Plans
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Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket failed to put a commercial satellite into the proper orbit, potentially impacting NASA's Artemis moon program. The failure may cause delays in the already ambitious schedule for the lunar landing.
NASA is counting on Blue Origin to support its Artemis moon program, but the company's New Glenn rocket failed to put a commercial satellite into the proper orbit. The rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, but its upper stage failed to produce sufficient thrust. Blue Origin has started an investigation into the failure, which will be overseen by the Federal Aviation Administration. The failure may cause delays in the Artemis program, which aims to have astronauts walk on the moon in less than two years. NASA has hired Blue Origin and SpaceX to provide landers for the lunar landing. The investigation could take several months, potentially impacting the Artemis schedule.
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