Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test
Summary
A Blue Origin rocket called New Glenn exploded during an engine test on May 28, 2026, at Cape Canaveral, Florida. No one was injured, and Blue Origin is investigating the cause while planning to continue its space missions.Key Facts
- The New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test before a planned satellite launch.
- The test caused a visible orange fireball and shook nearby homes in Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach.
- Blue Origin's founder, Jeff Bezos, said it was a "rough day" but the company will rebuild and continue flying.
- The rocket had been grounded in April after a previous flight failed to place a satellite in the correct orbit due to engine trouble.
- The New Glenn rocket is important for Blue Origin’s plans to launch lunar landers for NASA’s Artemis moon missions.
- NASA recently awarded Blue Origin a contract worth hundreds of millions of dollars to launch moon rovers in the coming years.
- The explosion did not affect upcoming launches from other companies at the Cape Canaveral site.
- Emergency crews responded quickly, and officials confirmed there was no danger from fumes or other hazards.
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