Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Erupts in Fireball During Ground Test
The incident involved the company’s New Glenn heavy-lift rocket, which was undergoing a routine preflight engine test when an unexpected anomaly triggered a fireball. The company, founded by Jeff Bezos, confirmed that all personnel were safe following the event and described the incident only as “an anomaly,” without providing further technical details.
Footage from a live broadcast of the test shows the rocket suddenly erupting into flames, with a large explosion visible on the launchpad.
The New Glenn system is designed as a reusable launch vehicle featuring a first-stage booster intended for multiple missions. The rocket had been preparing for what would have been its fourth launch, part of its ongoing development program.
According to reports, the planned mission was expected to deploy dozens of satellites for Amazon’s low-Earth orbit internet network, although no payload was onboard during the test.
The incident marks another setback in the development timeline of the New Glenn program as engineers investigate the cause of the failure.
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