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Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during test

Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during test

Summary

A Blue Origin rocket exploded during a test at a launch pad in Florida on Thursday night. No one was hurt, and the cause of the explosion is still unknown.

Key Facts

  • The rocket belongs to Blue Origin, a company owned by Jeff Bezos.
  • The explosion happened during a test on the launch pad.
  • Nearby homes felt the shock from the blast, and the sky briefly turned orange.
  • Jeff Bezos said it is too soon to know what caused the explosion.
  • No injuries were reported from the incident.
  • The same rocket, called New Glenn, had a failed mission last month.
  • An investigation was started after the previous failed mission.
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