NASA tests Artemis moon rocket engine at Stennis Space Center

Watch how the Space Launch System rocket RS-25 undergoes a core stage engine test-fire. Credit: NASA's Stennis Space Center ...
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Footage of NASA firing up Artemis moon rocket engine for 550 second test

The Space Launch System rocket's RS-25 engine was fired up for the “final round of certification testing ahead of production ...

NASA’s Moon Plans Take A Hit After Rocket Explosion

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded on a Florida launch pad on Thursday, May 29, as it was preparing for its fourth launch next week.

Rocket Report: Nova moving through test campaign; SpaceX IPO launches Friday

Welcome to Edition 8.45 of the Rocket Report! Even though we are now two weeks removed from the catastrophic loss of the New ...

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 ...
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Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes in massive fireball during prelaunch test

Blue Origin's fourth New Glenn rocket exploded during a prelaunch engine test on Thursday night (May 28). It could be a big setback for the company and for NASA's moon ambitions.

SpaceX’s Starship V3 finally flew, but the next test is harder: proving NASA can trust it for the Moon

SpaceX's Starship V3 flew, but a booster mishap triggered an FAA investigation. Can it still pass NASA's test for the Moon?