Blue Origin investigates, public is warned re: possible wreckage washing ashore
Blue Origin is investigating an explosion of its New Glenn rocket during a test firing in Florida, which destroyed part of its launch pad but resulted in no injuries. This incident halts upcoming missions, including those related to Amazon's internet satellites and NASA's Artemis program. Authorities have warned the public to avoid any debris that may wash ashore following the explosion.
- ▪The New Glenn rocket exploded during a test firing, creating a large fireball visible for miles.
- ▪No injuries were reported, but the explosion caused significant damage to the launch pad.
- ▪The incident poses a setback for Blue Origin's plans to support NASA's Artemis moon landings.
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A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explodes during an engine-firing test on Thursday in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (@JConcilus / Associated Press) By Marcia Dunn May 29, 2026 4:16 PM PT 4 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is investigating a dramatic explosion of its New Glenn rocket during a Florida test firing that obliterated part of its lone launch pad but caused no injuries.The failure halts New Glenn missions just weeks after an upper-stage engine issue, threatening schedules for Amazon internet satellites and NASA’s Artemis moon landings that depend…
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