Jeff Bezos described the incident as a "very rough day" in a major setback for the company's space venture. Elon Musk said of the incident: "Rockets are hard." ...
A planned test for Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket ahead of a planned flight turned into a disaster when it exploded on the launch platform.
During an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded, engulfing the launchpad in a massive fireball. The spectacular fire, caught on video, not only destroyed the ...
Another space billionaire, Elon Musk, offered his condolences to Bezos.
Learn more about the Blue Origin New Glenn rocket that exploded at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.