Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during launchpad engine test at Cape Canaveral
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The Associated Press
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Summary
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday night, shaking nearby homes and lighting up the sky. No injuries were reported. Jeff Bezos confirmed the incident on X, stating the root cause is unknown but the company will rebuild and continue operations. The explosion occurred ahead of a planned satellite launch next week.
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Very rough day, but we'll rebuild whatever needs rebuilding and get back to flying. It's worth it.
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