Blue Origin’s massive New Glenn rocket explodes in a fiery blaze during tests
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket experienced a catastrophic explosion during a static fire test in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The incident occurred on May 28, 2026, and was broadcasted live, quickly gaining attention online. Fortunately, all personnel involved were accounted for, and there were no reported injuries or fatalities.
- ▪The New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test at Launch Complex 36.
- ▪The explosion took place on the night of May 28, 2026.
- ▪Blue Origin was preparing for the rocket's fourth launch, scheduled for June 4, 2026.
- ▪All personnel have been accounted for, with no injuries or fatalities reported.
- ▪The incident was captured on a live stream and shared widely on social media.
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test at Launch Complex 36 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The incident took place on the night of May 28, 2026. The explosion was captured on a live stream by NASASpaceflight.com and footage of the explosion spread rapidly across X. The Space Launch Complex 45 has confirmed in an official statement (shared by Spaceflight Now on X) that all personnel have been accounted for and there have been no injuries or fatalities. Space Launch Delta 45 / Facebook What happened and what do we know? Blue Origin was conducting a hot-fire test ahead of what was expected to be the rocket’s fourth launch as soon as June 4, 2026, according to Spaceflight Now.
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