Blue Origin rocket erupts in a massive fireball during Florida test
TL;DR
Blue Origin’s rocket exploded into a massive fireball during a hotfire test at Cape Canaveral, with the company calling it an anomaly and confirming all personnel are accounted for and safe. Emergency responders are on site as Space Force and other authorities review data; the FAA noted the test was outside licensed activities and there was no impact to air traffic. Officials emphasized ongoing work to understand the cause and continue with spaceflight development.
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