Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Explodes On Its Launchpad

Blue Origin’s New Glenn exploded during a hotfire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, damaging the rocket and nearby launch equipment.

The company says everyone is safe, but an investigation is underway into the anomaly that caused the blast.

Because this is Blue Origin’s only New Glenn launchpad, repairs could take months and delay future launches.

The setback could ripple into NASA lunar mission plans that depend on New Glenn, including future Artemis-related work.