WATCH: Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explodes on launch pad
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket experienced an explosion on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. The incident occurred on May 29, 2026, and was acknowledged by the US Federal Aviation Administration. However, the FAA stated that the explosion did not affect air traffic in the area.
- ▪Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on the launch pad.
- ▪The explosion occurred at Cape Canaveral, Florida, on May 29, 2026.
- ▪The US Federal Aviation Administration was aware of the incident but stated it was outside its scope.
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WATCH: Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explodes on launch pad The US Federal Aviation Administration said it was aware of the incident, but added that it was outside its scope and did not impact air traffic in the region.Follow us on GoogleBlue Origin New Glenn explodes at Cape Canaveral, Florida, US, on May 29, 2026. (photo credit: NASASPACEFLIGHT/SCRREENSHOT VIA X/SECTION 27A)
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