Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explodes on launchpad during test in Florida
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Summary
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on the launchpad during a test on Thursday, marking a significant setback for Jeff Bezos' space venture as it competes with Elon Musk's SpaceX. The explosion was captured on video by NASASpaceflight, showing the rocket igniting before erupting into a massive fireball. The incident occurred at Cape Canaveral, Florida, and represents a major hurdle for Blue Origin's ambitions in the commercial space race.
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Video posted by NASASpaceflight... showed the New Glenn igniting on the pad at about 2100 ET before erupting into a massive fireball that billowed skyward
Jeff Bezos' space venture has taken a major hit as it seeks to narrow the gap with Elon Musk's SpaceX
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