Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during engine-firing test
A Blue Origin rocket exploded during an engine-firing test at the launch pad on May 28, 2026. The explosion shook nearby homes and briefly illuminated the sky. All personnel were accounted for, and emergency officials reported no threat from fumes or hazards.
- ▪The explosion occurred during a test of the New Glenn rocket.
- ▪Blue Origin confirmed that all personnel are safe and accounted for.
- ▪Residents in nearby areas reported shaking and shared images of the explosion on social media.
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A Blue Origin rocket exploded during a test at the launch pad on Thursday night (May 28, 2026), shaking nearby homes and briefly painting the sky orange.Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin said its New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test. All personnel have been accounted for, the company said via X.Emergency officials said there is no threat due to fumes or other potential hazards.The massive New Glenn was grounded in April after it left a satellite in the wrong orbit because of engine failure. It was only the third flight of the rocket that Blue Origin intends to use to launch landers to the moon for NASA.Homes shook in nearby Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach around 9 pm, with residents turning to social media to wonder what happened.
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