Blue Origin has issued a statement after a massive explosion was reported at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The incident took place shortly after 9pm local time on Thursday, May 28. Footage circulating on social media captures the terrifying moment Blue Origin's New Glenn exploded during a static fire test at Launch Complex 36.
Video shows a fire erupting from the base of the rocket, followed by a huge, bright yellow plume. The explosion sent debris across the launch pad, prompting an immediate safety response.
Blue Origin, owned and founded by billionaire entrepreneur Jeff Bezos, shared a statement on the event. The official Blue Origin account wrote on X: "We experienced an anomaly during today's hotfire test. All personnel have been accounted for. We will provide updates as we learn more."
Investigation Underway
NASA has not yet shared a statement on the social media platform. The cause of the explosion is under investigation, with engineers analyzing telemetry and video data. No injuries have been reported, and all personnel are safe.
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