Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes during test at Cape Canaveral
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral, marking a significant setback for the company. The explosion, which occurred on May 28, resulted in a large fireball visible across Florida but caused no injuries. This incident raises concerns for Amazon's Project Kuiper, which relies on the rocket for deploying its satellite constellation.
- ▪The New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral on May 28.
- ▪No injuries were reported, but the rocket and surrounding infrastructure were damaged.
- ▪The explosion occurred at Launch Complex 36 and collapsed a nearby lightning tower.
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