Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Static Fire Test
Sector: Space Launch Infrastructure • Location: Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States
Source: NewsAdvance
The New Glenn rocket, a 320-foot uncrewed rocket by Blue Origin, was undergoing a static fire test at Launch Complex 36 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The test was part of preparations for a mission carrying Amazon Project Kuiper satellites. During the test, a major anomaly caused the rocket to explode into a fireball, causing significant damage to the launch pad including a toppled lightning tower.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Space Launch Infrastructure
- Location
- Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- NewsAdvance
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Description | The New Glenn rocket, a 320-foot uncrewed rocket by Blue Origin, was undergoing a static fire test at Launch Complex 36 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The test was part of preparations for a mission carrying Amazon Project Kuiper satellites. During the test, a major anomaly caused the rocket to explode into a fireball, causing significant damage to the launch pad including a toppled lightning tower. No injuries were reported and the satellites were not onboard at the time. This incident is a major setback for Blue Origin and NASA's Artemis program, which planned to use New Glenn for future lunar missions. |
Original sector | Space Launch Infrastructure |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Florida |
City | Cape Canaveral |
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Article published date | 2026-05-31 |
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