Blue Origin is investigating the cause of an explosion that occurred during a hot-fire test of its New Glenn rocket at Launch Complex 36 in Florida on May 28, 2026, at approximately 9 PM. The incident involved the ignition of seven engines while the rocket was fixed to the launchpad, resulting in a fireball that caused significant damage to the launchpad. This event may impact NASA's plans for a Moon base and Amazon's Leo space internet constellation.
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Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during hot-fire test in Florida
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a hot-fire test at its Florida launch site on May 28, 2026. The explosion damaged the launchpad and could affect NASA's Moon base plans and Amazon's space internet project.
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Blue Origin explosion is a major setback for NASA’s Moon plans and Amazon’s Starlink competitor
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Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during hot-fire test in Florida
