New Glenn Destroyed in Ground Test, Blue Origin Vows to Press On
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was destroyed in a pre-launch ground test in late May 2026, dealing a serious blow to the company's ambitions…
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Cape Canaveral: routine launches meet a devastating explosion
SpaceX and ULA each launched 29 satellites from Cape Canaveral on May 29, while Blue Origin faced a far grimmer headline: its New Glenn rock…
New Glenn Destroyed in Static Fire Explosion at Cape Canaveral
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was destroyed on May 29, 2026, when a static fire test at Launch Complex 36 ended in a massive explosion. The…
Starship, Falcon 9, Rocket Lab: the launch market shifts
SpaceX fired all 33 Raptor engines on Booster 19 for a full-duration static fire on May 7, 2026. As Ship 39 readies for rollout, Rocket Lab …
Starship Booster Clears Static Fire While Rocket Lab Revenue Climbs
SpaceX fired all 33 Raptor engines on Booster 19 in a full-duration static fire on May 7, clearing a key milestone for Starship. Meanwhile, …