Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Explodes on Launchpad Just Days After Being Cleared for Launch
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a pre-launch test at Cape Canaveral, marking a significant setback for the company. The explosion occurred during a hot fire test, and while all personnel were reported safe, the root cause of the anomaly is still under investigation. This incident follows a previous malfunction that resulted in the loss of a satellite, complicating Blue Origin's plans to resume its launch schedule.
- ▪The New Glenn rocket exploded during a hot fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
- ▪All personnel were accounted for and safe after the explosion.
- ▪Blue Origin is investigating the root cause of the anomaly while preparing for future launches.
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A New Glenn rocket erupted in a massive fireball during a pre-launch test, marking yet another major setback for Blue Origin as it struggles to resume operations of its partially reusable vehicle. New Glenn exploded on its launch pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Thursday night, sending a towering cloud of flames toward the sky. The company later confirmed that the rocket experienced an anomaly during a hot fire test, Blue Origin wrote on…
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