Blue Origin's New Glenn Explodes on Cape Canaveral Pad During Hotfire Test
TL;DR
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on the Cape Canaveral launch pad during a hotfire test, with officials reporting no injuries. Blue Origin and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station said all personnel were accounted for and FAA noted the test wasn't within its licensed activities, with no air traffic impact. The 48-satellite Amazon Leo mission was not aboard; the incident could delay New Glenn’s future flights and Artemis III plans, though Blue Origin pledged to rebuild and resume flying.
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- In Massive Explosion, a Blue Origin Rocket Blows Up on the Launchpad The New York Times
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