Blue Origin Rocket Explodes in Fiery Setback
May 29, 2026 9:22 AM
The detonation of the New Glenn rocket resulted in a huge fireball in Florida, and may have long-term implications for the company's ambitions.
The explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket on May 28.Photograph: Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo/Getty Images
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on Thursday night during a hotfire test on the launch pad, lighting up the skies around the launch site in Cape Canaveral, Florida. In a post on X, Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos said that all personnel had been accounted for.
“It’s too early to know the root cause but we’re already working to find it,” Bezos wrote. “Very rough day, but we’ll rebuild whatever needs rebuilding and get back to flying. It’s worth it.”
What Is a Hotfire Test?
The test during which Blue Origin’s rocket—a vehicle that, at 98 meters tall, is one of the largest ever...
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