Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Test at Cape Canaveral

Launch site officials posted on Facebook that emergency responders were on scene and confirmed no injuries or fatalities. Blue Origin stated on X that all personnel had been accounted for. >"We experienced an anomaly during today's hotfire test. " — Blue Origin, May 29, 2026 (X) Blue Origin later warned on X that debris may wash ashore in coming days and weeks and urged people not to touch or approach any debris.

The rocket was intended to carry 48 satellites for Amazon's Leo internet service, though none were aboard during the test. Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos posted on X that it was too early to determine the root cause. >"Very rough day, but we'll rebuild whatever needs rebuilding and get back to flying.

" — Jeff Bezos, May 29, 2026 (X) New Glenn completed its first flight in January 2025. Its third mission in April placed a satellite into a lower-than-planned orbit, prompting an FAA investigation that closed last week. NASA administrator Jared Isaacman said the agency is aware of the anomaly and will work with partners on an investigation and assess mission impacts.