New Glenn Rocket Destroyed in Fiery Prelaunch Test at Cape Canaveral Written 29 May 2026
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes during an engine-firing test on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Florida. | Credit: @JConcilus; Associated Press–©
The New York Times reports a Blue Origin rocket exploded during a ground test at a Florida launch facility Thursday evening. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. as the company was conducting prelaunch testing ahead of a future mission.
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