Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test at Cape Canaveral, Florida. The explosion occurred ahead of a planned satellite launch, but no injuries were reported. Blue Origin is investigating the cause and remains committed to its lunar lander missions for NASA.
- ▪The rocket exploded during a test on May 28, 2026, shaking nearby homes.
- ▪Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was grounded earlier this year due to an engine failure.
- ▪NASA recently awarded Blue Origin a contract to launch moon buggies as part of the Artemis program.
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- ▪ 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’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
- ▪ Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during testing — International homepage
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News Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test May 29, 20261:49 AM ET By The Associated Press A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket stands ready for launch at the Cape Canaveral Space Force station in Cape Canaveral, Fla., April 18, 2026. John Raoux/AP hide caption toggle caption John Raoux/AP CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin exploded during a test at the launch pad Thursday night, shaking nearby homes and briefly painting the sky orange. Blue Origin said its New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test being conducted ahead of a satellite launch planned for next week. No one was hurt, according to officials at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
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