Blue Origin rocket explodes on launchpad in Florida
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Thursday night. The explosion occurred during a hotfire test, but Blue Origin reported no injuries. The company is investigating the incident and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
- ▪The explosion happened at approximately 9 p.m. Eastern Time.
- ▪Blue Origin confirmed that all personnel were accounted for after the incident.
- ▪The rocket was being prepared for a test firing ahead of a planned launch on June 4.
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U.S. Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explodes on launch pad in Florida By Miles Doran May 28, 2026 / 9:39 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded Thursday night on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida. The explosion occurred at about 9 p.m. Eastern Time. Blue Origin said there were no injuries from the incident. "We experienced an anomaly during today's hotfire test," Blue Origin said in a statement. "All personnel have been accounted for. We will provide updates as we learn more." A Blue Origin rocket explodes on a launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida. May 28, 2026.
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