Video Shows Moment Blue Origin Rocket Explodes on Launchpad

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Coverage varies in emphasis, with CBS News leading with the visual impact of the explosion and the immediate safety assurances from Blue Origin. The South China Morning Post and Straits Times focus more on the implications of the incident…

May 29, 2026 · 11:09 AM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 47 views

Video Shows Moment Blue Origin Rocket Explodes on Launchpad

#space #explosion #rocket #Blue Origin #New Glenn #Cape Canaveral #Tom Costello

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A Blue Origin rocket experienced a catastrophic explosion on the launchpad in Cape Canaveral. The incident occurred Thursday night, resulting in the destruction of the launch tower. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries from the explosion.

Key facts

▪The Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on the launchpad in Cape Canaveral.
▪The explosion was visible and felt for miles around.
▪The launch tower was completely destroyed in the incident.

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21 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 10 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 6 lean left, 10 centre, 2 lean right, 1 right.

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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
▪ 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 rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test — NPR Topics: News
▪ 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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CopiedStunning video shows the moment Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket erupts into flames on the launchpad in Cape Canaveral Thursday night, with the blast seen and felt for miles. No injuries were reported but the launch tower was destroyed in the explosion. NBC’s Tom Costello reports for TODAY.May 29, 2026

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