Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad in Florida
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Summary
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida, during a test on the night of May 28, 2026. No one was hurt, and the company is investigating what caused the problem.Key Facts
- The explosion happened around 9 p.m. Eastern Time.
- Blue Origin called it an "anomaly" during a hotfire test, which is when rocket engines are fired while the rocket stays on the ground.
- All Blue Origin staff at the site were safe and accounted for.
- The rocket was being prepared for a test firing before a planned launch.
- Blue Origin is owned by Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon.
- The rocket was meant to launch 48 satellites for Amazon’s Leo internet network.
- The Leo network service is intended to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet.
- Blue Origin successfully launched its third New Glenn rocket last month and planned a fourth launch soon.
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