Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes on launchpad
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on the launchpad during a test in Florida, marking another setback for the company. The incident occurred during a hot-fire test, but no injuries were reported. Jeff Bezos acknowledged the situation as a challenging day but expressed determination to rebuild and continue their efforts.
- ▪Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a test in Florida.
- ▪No injuries were reported following the explosion.
- ▪Jeff Bezos stated it was too early to determine the root cause of the incident.
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- ▪ Blue Origin rocket explodes on launchpad during ground test — US Top News and Analysis
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- ▪ Moment Bezos-owned rocket explodes into huge fireball — The Sydney Morning Herald
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News|Science and TechnologyBlue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes on launchpadThe incident is the latest setback for Jeff Bezos’s space venture as it seeks to narrow the gap with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA Blue Origin New Glenn rocket is prepared for launch at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida, the US, on April 18, 2026 [Joe Skipper/Reuters]By AFP, Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 29 May 202629 May 2026Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket has exploded on the launchpad during a test in the US state of Florida.The incident on Thursday evening is the latest setback for Jeff Bezos’s space venture as it seeks to narrow…
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