New Glenn rocket explodes on Cape Canaveral pad

Published on May 29, 2026
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A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on its launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida, during a May 28 hotfire test, destroying the rocket and causing extensive pad damage.

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