Blue Origin New Glenn explosion on launch pad May 28 2026 Cape Canaveral

The Blue Origin Catastrophe: A Setback That Shakes the Industry

On May 28, 2026, Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a pre-launch “hotfire” engine test at Space Launch Complex 36. The rocket—standing 98 meters tall, the most powerful in Blue Origin’s fleet—was destroyed, and the launch pad was left “practically destroyed,” with engineers estimating at least six months of repairs. No one was injured, but the […]

Iranian ballistic missile launch and drone swarm during Operation Epic Fury

Iran’s Air and Space Achievements During Operation Epic Fury: Resilience in the Asymmetric Domain

When the combined air power of the United States and Israel descended upon Iran on February 28, 2026, the world expected a one-sided rout. The coalition deployed the most advanced stealth aircraft ever built, space-based surveillance constellations, and cyber capabilities designed to blind and paralyze. Yet in the crucible of Operation Epic Fury, the Islamic Republic […]

F-35 and F-22 stealth fighters flying in formation during joint Operation Epic Fury

Aerospace Dominance: How U.S. and Israeli Air Power Redefined Warfare in Joint Operation Epic Fury Against Iran

The convergence of fifth-generation stealth aircraft, space-based surveillance systems, and multi-domain command-and-control networks has fundamentally transformed modern warfare. This transformation was laid bare during Operation Epic Fury, the joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran that commenced on February 28, 2026. The operation represented the most significant demonstration of combined aerospace power since Operation Desert Storm, showcasing […]