A Blue Origin Rocket Exploded During A Ground Test In Florida After The Company

A Blue Origin rocket exploded during a ground test in Florida after the company said it had “experienced an anomaly” during a hotfire procedure ahead of an upcoming satellite launch.The incident happened at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station during a static engine-firing test of the company’s New Glenn rocket. Dramatic footage shared online showed the rocket erupting into a massive fireball while still attached to the launch pad. In a statement posted on social media, Blue Origin said: “We experienced an anomaly during today’s hotfire test. All personnel have been accounted for. We will provide updates as we learn more.” Company founder Jeff Bezos later confirmed that no injuries were reported, adding that it was “too early to know the root cause” of the explosion. He described it as a “very rough day” but said the company would rebuild and continue flying missions The rocket had been preparing for a mission expected to carry 48 Amazon broadband satellites into low-Earth orbit as part of the company’s effort to compete with SpaceX in the commercial launch industry. Officials from NASA and the Federal Aviation Administration said investigations are underway to determine the cause of the blast and assess any impact on future space missions, including projects linked to the Artemis Moon programme.