Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Apparently Explodes at Cape Canaveral, Florida
The Blue Origin New Glenn rocket reportedly exploded during a hotfire test at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Emergency management officials confirmed that there is no threat to the public and all personnel have been accounted for. The rocket was intended to launch 48 Amazon Leo broadband satellites into low-Earth orbit, although a liftoff date had not been set.
- ▪The explosion occurred during an engine hotfire test at Launch Complex 36.
- ▪Brevard County Emergency Management stated there is no threat to the general public.
- ▪Blue Origin confirmed that all personnel have been accounted for after the incident.
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SPACEBlue Origin New Glenn rocket apparently explodes at Cape Canaveral, Florida Rick NealeFlorida TodayUpdated May 28, 2026, 9:54 p.m. ETA Blue Origin New Glenn rocket apparently exploded on the pad during an engine "hotfire test" at Launch Complex 36 at roughly 9 p.m. at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.Brevard County Emergency Management officials announced there is no threat to the general public.At 9:31 p.m., Blue Origin officials posted a brief statement on X: "We experienced an anomaly during today's hotfire test. All personnel have been accounted for. We will provide updates as we learn more."Standing about 320 feet tall, the huge New Glenn rocket was expected to soon launch 48 Amazon Leo broadband satellites into low-Earth orbit.
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