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NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing

NASA has revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in eventually landing astronauts on the moon

The Independent UK

Is this the next Artemis crew? A look at the astronauts on NASA's shortlist

On June 9, NASA will reveal the astronauts who will fly on the Artemis 3 docking mission in Earth orbit next year. Here's a look at the contenders.

Space

Methane rocket fuel is easier to handle and convenient but, as Blue Origin saw, it can be very explosive

Going straight up is hard. It takes a lot of energy. For those of us who enjoy hiking, cycling or running, hills are the bane of our existence. The hills sap us of our strength and speed, and they require more effort than we often want to expend.

The Conversation

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The Blue Origin Explosion Is a Setback for Amazon, Not a Dealbreaker

The setback is real but contained, and with Amazon trading at a decade-low valuation, the dip looks like it could be the perfect entry opportunity.

MarketBeat

SpaceX, the sprawling company targeting the stars, Mars and an IPO

Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002 with the lofty goal of ferrying humans to Mars and setting up colonies on the neighboring planet. Musk, the South African-born serial entrepreneur, founded SpaceX when he was 30 years old.

The Economic Times

Blue Origin says New Glenn rocket will launch again 'before the end of the year' after explosion

After its rocket explosion, Blue Origin wants to complete repairs and put another New Glenn on the launchpad before the end of 2026, according to CEO Dave Limp. That's very ambitious.

Space

Jeff Bezos' Space Dreams Take a Hit After Blue Origin's Only New Glenn Faced Damage from Explosion

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a test in Florida, causing significant damage but no injuries, raising concerns about future missions.

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Mark Cuban put $500K into a stranger's rocket company over email. It's now a SpaceX competitor worth $4 billion

The billionaire entrepreneur has a pattern of investing in things and people he hasn’t seen before.

Fortune

Blue Origin shares ‘a bit of good news’ after massive rocket explosion

Key infrastructure remains intact after the major mishap

The Independent UK

Blue Origin says rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and key launch pad parts

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin says last week's rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and some other critical parts of the launch pad

The Independent UK

Rocket goes boom, satellite cameras zoom: Explosive Blue Origin damage is visible from space

Satellites zoomed-in on the aftermath of the New Glenn rocket explosion at Blue Origin's LC-36 launchpad, and the extent of the damage is visible from orbit.

Space

Blue Origin explosion ‘huge setback for everyone in space community’, ESA chief says

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) chief told Euronews that the explosion of a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket, which plays a crucial role in NASA’s Artemis missions to return to the Moon, will cause significant delays.

Euronews

'A pretty significant setback': How Blue Origin's rocket explosion affects NASA's moon plans

The explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is a big setback for the spaceflight company and will have implications for NASA's plans to return astronauts to the surface of the moon.

Space

Blue Origin faces months of delays after rocket explosion damages launch pad

The mishap, which occurred during a test fire of the engines for the New Glenn rocket's launch next week, comes at a critical time for Jeff Bezos' business empire. His companies Blue Origin and Amazon are seeking to establish themselves as viable challengers in the heavy-lift and global satellite internet…

The Economic Times

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France 24

The week in pictures: Europe's shock early heatwave, French Open battles and the Blue Origin blast

Former title holders crashed out at Paris's Roland-Garros tennis stadium and PSG faced off with Arsenal in Budapest to win their second Champions League final in a row as a heatwave shattered European temperature records for the month of May: FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most…

Fortune

After Blue Origin rocket explosion, NASA's entire moon exploration program depends on SpaceX for now as Musk eyes blockbuster IPO soon

"Blue Origin’s inability to launch Blue Moon anytime soon is likely to put the company out of the running for Artemis III."

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 212 — Kabooms, Starship, and a Moon Base

On Episode 212 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Space.com's Mike Wall to discuss the loss of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket.

The Economic Times

Blue Origin faces months of delay after rocket explosion damages launch pad, puts launch schedule at risk

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch pad suffered extensive damage after an engine test fire explosion. This incident will cause a significant delay of at least six months for rebuilding. Amazon's satellite deployment schedule faces jeopardy and SpaceX's dominance in the commercial launch market is further strengthened. NASA's lunar ambitions…

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NASA reveals more on its moon base plans — and it seems the astronauts might have to assemble it all themselves, like a load of IKEA furniture

NASA outlines Moon Base missions, rover contracts, and cargo landers while relying on commercial partners and uncertain lunar economic potential

Barchart

This Analyst Just Downgraded ASTS Stock, and Blue Origin May Be to Blame

AST SpaceMobile stock is sinking after Blue Origin's rocket exploded on the launchpad. But is it worth buying ASTS shares on the pullback?

The Economic Times

Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a test firing, causing significant damage to its launch pad. This incident is a major setback for the company's plans, including its role in NASA's Artemis program. The explosion occurred just a month after the New Glenn fleet was grounded due to an…

International Business Times UK

Did Anyone Die in Blue Origin's New Glenn Fireball Explosion? Extensive Damage Feared

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explosion at Kennedy Space Centre delays NASA's 2028 moon base plans, impacting satellite launches and lunar missions.

The Conversation

Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question

During an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded, engulfing the launchpad in a massive fireball. The spectacular fire, caught on video, not only destroyed the rocket but also appears to have significantly damaged Blue Origin’s only launchpad at the Cape Canaveral Space…

Evening Standard

Moon base plans suffer early setback after Blue Origin rocket explosion

The space company founded by billionaire Amazon entrepreneur Jeff Bezos has a key role from the outset in establishing a lunar outpost.

Space

Atlas V rocket launches 29 Amazon Leo internet satellites to orbit from Florida (video)

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched 29 Amazon Leo internet satellites to orbit on Friday night (May 28).

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