Safety officials finally have a good idea of what a big rocket explosion can do
A recent explosion of a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket at Cape Canaveral provided safety officials with critical data regarding the impact of methane-fueled rocket blasts. This information is vital as the Space Force prepares for a significant increase in launch frequency at the site.
Why it matters
Understanding the blast radius of modern methane-based rockets is essential for safety planning as the commercial space industry scales up operations.
Real world Safety officials finally have a good idea of what a big rocket explosion can do Overpressure from the Blue Origin blast shattered windows at a hangar about a mile away from the pad.
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