Watch Blue Origins New Glenn rocket explode in giant fireball
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a static hot-fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries, but the incident represents a significant setback for the company. This explosion follows a similar incident involving SpaceX's Starship last June.
- ▪The New Glenn rocket exploded during a static hot-fire test on Thursday night.
- ▪No injuries were reported as a result of the explosion.
- ▪The test involved firing all of the rocket's engines while it remained attached to the launch mount.
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Home > Science > Space Watch Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explode in giant fireball The spacecraft had been undergoing a static hot-fire test. By Amanda Yeo Amanda Yeo Assistant Editor Amanda Yeo is an Assistant Editor at Mashable, covering entertainment, culture, tech, science, and social good. Based in Australia, she writes about everything from video games and K-pop to movies and gadgets. Read Full Bio on May 29, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard window.videoEmbeds = window.videoEmbeds || []; window.videoEmbeds.push({ elemId: "video-container-1O90WZJALYc", alternativeContainerId: 'stickyVideoContainer', data: {"url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1O90WZJALYc","slug":"1O90WZJALYc","type":"","duration":70}, videoPlayerType: "hero", allowSticky: 1,…
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