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." ...

The company said in a statement that all personnel have been accounted for.

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 ...

A New Glenn rocket stands ready at the launchpad in April 2026, a month before disaster would strike. AP Photo/John Raoux During an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket ...

COUNTY LIVE IN NEW SMYRNA BEACH. PATRICK PEREZ WESH TWO NEWS. PATRICK. THANK YOU. MEANWHILE, CLEANUP IS ABOUT TO BEGIN ON THE LAUNCH PAD AFTER THIS MASSIVE EXPLOSION INVOLVING A BLUE ORIGIN NEW GLENN ...