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Blue Origin has officially begun dismantling Launch Complex 36 following the New Glenn static fire anomaly, and the rebuilt launch pad won't look anything like the original. CEO Dave Limp has revealed a completely new approach to integrating and launching New Glenn, with major changes already underway as cranes begin removing sections of the launch tower. Meanwhile, NASA announced new Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) contracts, is studying the possibility of sending a Mars rover engineering model to the Moon, Rocket Lab is acquiring Iridium in an $8 billion deal, Firefly continues expanding its lunar capabilities, RFA shows off reusable Block 2 hardware, and we cover all the biggest launches from around the world in this week's Space Traffic Report. 🚀 In this episode: • Blue Origin's LC-36 rebuild begins • NASA's surprising "PROMISE" Moon rover concept • New lunar lander contracts • Rocket Lab acquires Iridium • Firefly's European launch progress • NASA tests in-space refueling hardware • RFA Block 2 revealed • Space Traffic Report • Next Week in Spaceflight ⚡ Become a member of NASASpaceflight's channel for exclusive discord access, fast turnaround clips, and other exclusive benefits. Your support helps us continue our 24/7 coverage. Click JOIN above to get started.⚡ 🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal. 🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Martin Smith. 🎥 Footage from: Max Evans, D Wise, Space Coast Live, Blue Origin, NASA/JPL-Caltech, NASA, Rocket Lab, Rocket Factory Augsburg, CCTV, Astrobotic, Intuitive Machines, Firefly Aerospace, NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS, Amazon Leo, Iridium, SpaceX, United States Navy, SSC Space, Perigee Aerospace, JAXA. ✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton. 💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed). 🛰 NSF's ISS Imagery Partner, Sen: @Sen 🔍 If you are interested in using footage from this video, please review our content use policy: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/content-use-policy/ #NASA #Artemis #KennedySpaceCenter #RocketLab #EuclidTelescope #SpaceShuttle #Endeavour #blueorigin #Starlink #SpaceNews LDAPAABJRG2UMCU3