Blue Origin rocket erupts in massive fireball on launchpad during test
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a Florida launchpad during a test on Thursday. This incident represents a significant setback for the company as it aims to compete with SpaceX. The uncrewed rocket was destroyed in a massive fireball, highlighting the challenges faced by Jeff Bezos' space venture.
- ▪The explosion occurred during a test of the uncrewed New Glenn rocket.
- ▪This incident is a major setback for Blue Origin in its competition with SpaceX.
- ▪The explosion resulted in a massive fireball on the launchpad.
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Blue Origin rocket erupts in massive fireball on launchpad during testReutersPublished 7 seconds agoAn uncrewed Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a Florida launchpad during a test on Thursday, in a major setback for Jeff Bezos’ space venture as it seeks to narrow the gap with Elon Musk's IPO-bound SpaceX. ReutersPlease enable JavaScript to view this content.ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountMost PopularPigeons may be navigating with their liver, study suggestsVideo1:31Rare baby otter pups begin swimming lessons at U.K.'s Chester ZooVideo0:54The science behind FIFA's perfect grassVideo1:58Romania says Russian drone hit apartment block, injuring twoVideo2:01U.S., Iran close in on agreement to extend ceasefire, pending Trump's…
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