Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Test at Florida Launchpad
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Kenneth Chang
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Summary
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on its Florida launchpad during a test on Thursday night. The rocket was intended to carry 48 satellites for Amazon's Leo internet constellation, a competitor to SpaceX's Starlink. No Amazon satellites were onboard, and Blue Origin confirmed all personnel were accounted for. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
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The rocket had been set to carry 48 satellites for Amazon's internet constellation, Leo, an acronym for 'low-Earth orbit.'
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