Blue Origin rocket explodes during an engine-firing test
A Blue Origin rocket exploded during an engine-firing test at Cape Canaveral, causing nearby homes to shake. No injuries were reported, and the company is investigating the cause of the explosion. The New Glenn rocket was intended for a launch next week but has faced previous issues, including an engine failure that misoriented a satellite.
- ▪The explosion occurred during a test at the launch pad on Thursday night.
- ▪Jeff Bezos stated that the company is working to determine the root cause of the explosion.
- ▪Emergency crews were on site, but there was no threat from fumes or other hazards.
21 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 10 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 7 lean left, 10 centre, 2 lean right.
- ▪ Blue Origin rocket explodes in spectacular fireball — CBS News — US
- ▪ Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Rocket Explodes Into Flames on Launch Pad — TIME — Top
- ▪ Video Shows Moment Blue Origin Rocket Explodes on Launchpad — TODAY.com
- ▪ Blue Origin rocket explodes on launchpad during test in setback for Jeff Bezos-owned company — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test — Phys.org
- ▪ Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during test — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during launch pad test — Euronews
- ▪ Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test — NPR Topics: News
- ▪ Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Testing In Blow To SpaceX Rival — Forbes — Business
- ▪ Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during engine-firing test — Korea Times
- ▪ Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during engine-firing test — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ WATCH: Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explodes on launch pad — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A Blue Origin rocket exploded during a test at the launch pad Thursday night, shaking nearby homes and briefly painting the sky orange. Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin said its New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test. No one was hurt, according to officials at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. “It’s too early to know the root cause but we’re already working to find it,” Bezos said via X. “Very rough day, but we’ll rebuild whatever needs rebuilding and get back to flying. It’s worth it.” Emergency crews remained more than an hour later, but officials said there was no threat due to fumes or other potential hazards. The massive New Glenn was grounded in April after it left a satellite in the wrong orbit because of engine failure.
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