A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine test at a Florida launch pad. The incident occurred during a preflight engine test at the launch facility, sending a fireball into the night sky and shaking nearby homes in the surrounding area.
No personnel were harmed in the incident, the company said on social media. Blue Origin referred to the explosion as an "anomaly" in its statement posted on social media platforms. No injuries were reported as the company investigates the circumstances surrounding the incident at the launch pad.
The New Glenn rocket is a launch vehicle developed by Blue Origin, a space company owned by Jeff Bezos. The explosion occurred during a preflight test at the Florida launch pad facility. The incident sent a fireball into the night sky during the engine test, according to reports from the scene.
NASA's plans to build a lunar base and return humans to the moon in the next two years have been mentioned in connection with commercial space company developments. The explosion occurred during the testing phase of the New Glenn rocket program, which is part of the broader commercial space industry.
The company is conducting an investigation into the explosion. The cause of the incident has not yet been determined. The investigation is ongoing, and no additional details about the extent of damage to the launch pad or the rocket have been released by the company at this time.
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