Blue Origin launchpad may not be restored until 2028

The launchpad damaged in the recent explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket during an engine test may not be restored until 2028.

This according to a NASA spokesperson on Monday.

The facility at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is currently the only operational launchpad capable of supporting Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket.

Blue Origin's CEO Dave Limp says the company will start clearing the pad soon and will have a good rebuild plan in place.

The explosion could affect the schedule of some NASA lunar exploration missions as Blue Origin is a key commercial partner in NASA's Artemis moon programme.