Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during prelaunch test
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a prelaunch engine test at Cape Canaveral, resulting in a significant fireball. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the damage to the launch pad could be extensive. This incident poses potential setbacks for Blue Origin and NASA's lunar exploration plans.
- ▪The New Glenn rocket exploded during a routine prelaunch engine test on May 28, 2026.
- ▪No injuries were reported, but the damage to Launch Complex 36 could be significant.
- ▪The explosion could impact NASA's Artemis program and Blue Origin's plans for lunar missions.
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Space Exploration Launches & Spacecraft Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes in massive fireball during prelaunch test News By Mike Wall published 29 May 2026 It could be a big setback for the company, and for NASA's moon plans. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Click for next article Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket successfully launches NASA's ESCAPADE Mars mission on Nov. 13, 2025. (Image credit: Blue Origin) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Blue Origin just hit a hurdle on its way to the moon.The company's powerful New Glenn rocket exploded during a routine…
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