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Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a Florida prelaunch test. Here's why the incident may impact NASA's Artemis program.
Jeff Bezos' rocket maker suffered a setback on Thursday as its New Glenn rocket went up in flames.
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 rocket but also appears to have significantly damaged Blue Origin’s only launchpad at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.