Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during test at Cape Canaveral launchpad
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Summary
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The uncrewed rocket burst into flames on the launchpad, shaking nearby homes in Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the explosion remains unclear. The incident is a major setback for Jeff Bezos' space venture as it competes with Elon Musk's SpaceX.
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· 3 pulledHomes shook in nearby Florida cities Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach due to the explosion
No one is hurt, officials said, and the cause is not yet clear.
A Blue Origin rocket exploded during a test at the launch pad
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