Keith’s note: I was just on CNN [Audio] talking about the New Glenn explosion last night – based mostly on video and initial reports of damage. The technical aspects, root cause etc. will take a while to emerge. Given delays with both SpaceX and Blue Origin contributions to the Artemis program this is a rather uncertain time for America’s return to the Moon. But NASA and its contractor team has bounced back before. Ad Lunam. Update: I was also on Deutsche Welle [Audio] and NewsNation with my long-time friend Leroy Chiao [Audio]. Video links below.
Deutsche Welle: Blue Origin’s latest rocket test ended in a dramatic explosion, casting doubt on its role in NASA’s lunar missions. With billions on the line and competition from SpaceX heating up, analyst Keith Cowing breaks down what this means for the future of the Moon race.
CNN – Investigation underway after Blue Origin rocket explodes during ground test – Former NASA astrobiologist Keith Cowing joins Audie Cornish to discuss what went wrong after a Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad
