Explosion

2026 New Glenn rocket explosion

28 May 2026 · 28.47° N, 80.54° W

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When
28 May 2026
Kind
Explosion
Coordinates
28.47° N, 80.54° W
Description
explosion of a Blue Origin rocket in 2026

2026 New Glenn rocket explosion

Explosion of a New Glenn rocket

On May 28, 2026, a New Glenn rocket operated by Blue Origin exploded during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 36 in Florida, U.S. The explosion destroyed the vehicle and severely damaged Blue Origin's only operational New Glenn launch site. On August 5 it was confirmed that the explosion was caused by one of the rocket's BE-4 engines.

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