Blue Origin rocket, owned by Jeff Bezos, explodes during test in Florida
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a test in Florida, which the company described as an 'anomaly.' Fortunately, no personnel were harmed in the incident, and the company is expected to provide further updates. This explosion marks another setback for Blue Origin, which is already under scrutiny from the FAA due to a previous engine mishap.
- ▪The Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a test in Florida on Thursday.
- ▪No personnel were harmed, and the company referred to the incident as an 'anomaly.'
- ▪Residents in nearby areas reported shaking and turned to social media for information about the explosion.
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A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a test in Florida on Thursday. Photograph: NSFView image in fullscreenA Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a test in Florida on Thursday. Photograph: NSFBlue OriginBlue Origin rocket, owned by Jeff Bezos, explodes during test in FloridaNo personnel were harmed in the incident, the company said on social media, calling the explosion an ‘anomaly’Uwa Ede-OsifoThu 28 May 2026 22.38 EDTLast modified on Thu 28 May 2026 22.40 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a test in Florida on Thursday, an incident which the aerospace company called an “anomaly.”“All personnel have been accounted for.
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