Blue Origin rocket explosion delays New Glenn missions (opens in new tab)

Blue Origin’s uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a hot-fire ground test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida around 9 p.m. local time on May 28, destroying the vehicle and damaging the launch pad, according to reports citing company and industry sources. No injuries were reported, and Blue Origin said New Glenn would remain grounded while it investigates the anomaly with NASA and the U.S. Space Force. The 98-meter, 321-foot rocket is Blue Origin’s most powerful vehicle and ...