Blue Origin New Glenn Explodes During Static Fire Test
TL;DR. Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket spectacularly exploded during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. - The first stage, powered by seven BE-4 engines, failed at ignition, causing extensive damage to the launch site. - This incident marks the worst disaster in Blue Origin's history since its founding in 2000. - Company founder Jeff Bezos confirmed no injuries and committed to rebuilding the damaged components.
- New Glenn rocket explosion during static fire test.
- First stage failure caused massive fireball and significant damage.
- Worst disaster in Blue Origin's operational history.
- Jeff Bezos confirms no injuries and plans to rebuild.
Sources
- The most spectacular rocket explosion since N1 just happened in Florida — arstechnica.com
- gizmodo.com — gizmodo.com