Blue Origin rocket explodes on Florida launchpad
A Blue Origin rocket exploded on its launchpad in Florida during a test. The company reported that it experienced an anomaly during a hotfire test, but all personnel have been accounted for. The Federal Aviation Administration stated that the test was not within the scope of FAA licensed activities and there was no threat to the public.
- ▪The explosion occurred around 21:00 local time at Cape Canaveral.
- ▪Blue Origin confirmed that all personnel were accounted for after the incident.
- ▪The FAA noted that the test was not part of FAA licensed activities.
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Blue Origin rocket explodes on Florida launchpadJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSareen HabeshianSPACEFLIGHTNOWA rocket made by the company Blue Origin appears to have exploded on its launchpad in Florida during a test. Footage shows the rocket bursting into a massive ball of fire, engulfing the area around it. In a statement on social media, Blue Origin said it had "experienced an anomaly" during a hotfire test. It added that all personnel have been accounted for. The space technology company was founded in the year 2000 by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos. The explosion took place around 21:00 local time (02:00 +1 GMT) at Cape Canaveral.
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