Blue Origin Says All Accounted For After Rocket Explodes on Launchpad
Summary
A Blue Origin rocket exploded during a test at Cape Canaveral, Florida, but all workers were safe and unharmed. Officials and company leaders said they are investigating the cause and will rebuild as needed.Key Facts
- The rocket was a Blue Origin New Glenn and exploded around 9:00 p.m. during a "hotfire test."
- The test took place at Space Launch Complex 36 in Cape Canaveral.
- Emergency teams responded quickly, and no injuries or deaths occurred.
- Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos confirmed all personnel were safe and said they will find the cause and rebuild.
- SpaceX founder Elon Musk commented on social media, expressing sympathy and support.
- NASA is aware of the incident and will work with partners to investigate and assess any effects on upcoming missions.
- The explosion was powerful enough to be seen and felt across central Florida.
- Videos showed a large fiery blast covering the launchpad and nearby areas.
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