Blue Origin rocket explodes during test, setback for bid to catch SpaceX
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a test on May 28, marking a significant setback for the company. The explosion occurred on the launchpad and was described as an 'anomaly' by Blue Origin. Jeff Bezos acknowledged the incident and expressed determination to rebuild and continue their efforts in the space industry.
- ▪The New Glenn rocket exploded during a hot-fire test on May 28.
- ▪Blue Origin has invested billions and spent a decade developing the New Glenn rocket.
- ▪Jeff Bezos stated it is too early to determine the root cause of the explosion.
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Blue Origin rocket explodes during test, setback for bid to catch SpaceXSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA Blue Origin New Glenn rocket lifts off on April 19. Blue Origin has spent billions of dollars and roughly a decade developing New Glenn, a rocket 29-stories high.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 29, 2026, 11:07 AMUpdated May 29, 2026, 11:07 AMLOS ANGELES - A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket dramatically exploded on the launchpad during a test on May 28, in a setback for Mr Jeff Bezos’ space venture as it seeks to narrow the gap with Mr Elon Musk’s SpaceX.Video posted by NASASpaceflight, a YouTube channel that livestreams launches from Florida, showed the New Glenn igniting on the pad at about 2100 ET (9am Singapore time on May 29) before erupting into a massive…
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