Blue Origin Rocket Explodes on the Launch Pad During an Engine-Firing Test

Who Owns Blue Origin? What to Know After Rocket Explodes on Launchpad During Florida Test

A Blue Origin rocket exploded on a launchpad during a test at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The fiery incident took place on Thursday, May 28. The rocket was intended for the fourth New Glenn mission, which was set to carry 48 satellites for Amazon’s low-Earth orbit “LEO” internet service. Blue Origin is a private American space technology company that was founded by Jeff Bezos in 2000. It reached orbit in January 2025 with …

Jeff Bezos Reacts After Blue Origin Rocket Explodes on Launchpad

Jeff Bezos, founder of Blue Origin, spoke out after his company's New Glenn rocket went up in a billow of smoke and flames during an engine test in Florida.

Blue Origin Rocket Explodes in Fiery Setback

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.

Blue Origin Explosion: How Jeff Bezos’ Rocket Exploded During Test

Jeff Bezos addressed the Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explosion in a statement. Find out what happened during the ground test here.

Blue Origin Rocket Explodes on the Launch Pad During an Engine-Firing Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin exploded during a test at the launch pad Thursday night, shaking nearby homes and briefly painting the sky orange.

'Very rough day': Blue Origin rocket explodes during ground test in Florida

An uncrewed Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a Florida launchpad during a test on Thursday, in a major setback for Jeff Bezos’ space venture as it seeks to narrow the gap with Elon Musk's IPO-bound SpaceX.