Blue Origin rocket explodes during test at Cape Canaveral
A Blue Origin rocket exploded during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral on May 28, 2026. All personnel were reported safe, and the company is investigating the cause of the explosion. This incident poses a setback for Blue Origin as it prepares for its upcoming launch of the New Glenn rocket.
- ▪The explosion occurred during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force station in Florida.
- ▪Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos confirmed that all personnel are accounted for and safe.
- ▪The incident is a significant setback for Blue Origin, which aims to launch 48 Amazon satellites into low-earth orbit.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onBlue Origin rocket explodes during test at Cape CanaveralBlue Origin founder Jeff Bezos said all personnel are accounted for and safe.ByMatthew Glasser and Jack MooreMay 28, 2026, 10:45 PM1:26A screenshot from a video showing the moment the Blue Origin rocket exploded on May 28, 2026. Courtesy @NASASpaceflight/XA Blue Origin rocket exploded on the launch tower in a fiery blast during a test of its engines on Thursday night, the company said.The static fire test at the Cape Canaveral Space Force station in Florida came in preparation for the company's upcoming launch of its New Glenn rocket, which…
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