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Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida

Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida

Summary

A Blue Origin rocket called New Glenn exploded on a test launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida, during a planned engine test on Thursday night. The company said no one was hurt and described the explosion as a technical problem during the test.

Key Facts

  • The incident happened during a "hotfire test," which means firing the rocket engines while the rocket is held in place.
  • The rocket involved is Blue Origin's New Glenn, a large rocket being developed for space missions.
  • Blue Origin is a space company started by Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon.
  • The explosion took place at Cape Canaveral, a major site for U.S. rocket launches in Florida.
  • Blue Origin confirmed all staff were safe and accounted for after the event.
  • The company called the explosion an "anomaly," meaning it was an unexpected problem.
  • Blue Origin said they will share more information as they find out what caused the issue.
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