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Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during test

Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during test

Also reported by France24, AP News, BBC Top Stories, ABC News, CBS News

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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