Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes during testing in Florida
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The incident raises concerns about the future of the New Glenn program, which was set for multiple launches this year. No injuries have been reported, and the company has not yet commented on the situation.
- ▪Blue Origin's New Glenn mega-rocket exploded during testing at a launch site in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
- ▪The company was performing a static fire test ahead of an anticipated fourth launch of the new rocket.
- ▪The explosion likely means Blue Origin will have to pause the New Glenn rocket program for an extended period.
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn mega-rocket just exploded during testing at a launch site in Cape Canaveral, Florida, according to a live stream from NASASpaceFlight.com. Jeff Bezos’ space company was performing a static fire test ahead of an anticipated fourth launch of the new rocket in the coming weeks. Rocket companies routinely clear out launchpads during testing, but it’s not immediately clear if anyone was injured. Blue Origin, NASA, the FAA, and the Space Force did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The explosion likely means Blue Origin will have to pause the New Glenn rocket program for an extended period of time while it works through what went wrong.
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