How Blue Origin's explosion affects NASA's moon plans

How Blue Origin's explosion affects NASA's moon plans | May's Blue Moon wows stargazers worldwide | Blue Origin explosion seen from hundreds of miles away Created for znamenski.spacecom@blogger.com | Web Version   June 1, 2026 FOLLOW US FOLLOW US   Taking you out of this world, every day SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad How Blue Origin's explosion affects NASA's moon plans Happy Monday, space fans! The week is already off to an explosive start as we continue to see the fallout from Blue Origin's New Glenn explosion last week. We also dive into some strange science as researchers explore the reality of using solar sails to explore far beyond our solar system and astronomers investigate the weird world of black hole mergers.  And if you missed any of the spectacular skywatching this weekend  —  most notably, the full Blue minimoon we had last night  — or if you want to relive the magic, we have an incredible variety of images that show the incredible beauty in the night sky. Check out what's big in space below! What will happen?   Trending May's Blue Moon wows stargazers worldwide The second full moon of May put on a spectacular show on May 31, and we have the photos to prove it. See the photos! Spaceflight Blue Origin explosion seen from hundreds of miles away Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket exploded during testing Thursday night, May 28, blasting flames and debris high into the sky in a display visible across wide swaths of Florida. Watch the videos Skywatching Why is the idea of a Blue Moon so enchanting? What is it about the Blue Moon that inspires us to write songs and name beers after it? Here we take a look at the history of the term and how it's popped up in over 100 years of pop culture. What's so special? Technology Mars rover concept 'swims' through sand (video) The sandfish locomotion idea has been adopted from Scincus scincus, a lizard found in the Sahara desert. Watch it go Science & Astronomy Astronomers discover a 'lost world' of black hole mergers This could change our understanding of how the cosmic titans collide. Explore the lost world Can solar sails send humans out into interstellar space? "I think these are not far-out type of ideas; they are not really futuristic ideas that we are talking about." What's the reality? Today in Space Manhattanhenge is back!  The city spectacle is back for 2026 — and don't worry you'll have another chance to see it in July. See the spectacle here! Entertainment The 11 best cozy sci-fi games for those chill cosmic vibes From farming and walking sims to space trucking, you can live that cozy life… but in space! Would you play these? Editor's Note Editor's Note And that's it for our space update today! We continue to follow Blue Origin's explosive rocket situation and what it might mean for the future of the Artemis program and the United States' return to the moon. Already described as a "pretty significant setback," this disastrous event coincides with NASA's lead-up to Artemis 3 and China's newly-announced timeline to land humans on the moon by 2030, adding pressure to the evolving race to the lunar surface.  Beyond this explosion, we will also have the scoop on the meteor that fell to Earth this past weekend. Onlookers across New England have reported hearing a loud sonic boom created by the meteor.   And stay tuned as we dive into new developments in commercial space, the latest going on between SpaceX and the U.S. Space Force, weird new galaxy findings, and even a new way to keep tabs on your dog - from space. Ad astra, per aspera Chelsea Gohd Content Manager, Space.com   Stay up-to-date on all things space science, news, and entertainment by subscribing to our newsletters. Sign Up   Follow SPACE Contact Us: Feedback | Advertise Sign Up | Update Profile | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy | Terms and Conditions When you purchase through links in our content, we may earn an affiliate commission.   Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036