New Glenn Rocket Explosion Causes Major Setback for Blue Origin
A recent explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket during a test has significantly damaged the launch pad, potentially delaying operations until 2028. The incident poses challenges for Jeff Bezos’s ambitions against SpaceX as repairs might take six months, although no injuries were reported, nor any payload loss.
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Some Serious Time" To Repair | Updated: 02-06-2026 07:37 IST | Created: 02-06-2026 07:37 IST
An explosion during a test of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket has severely damaged its launch pad, potentially delaying operations until 2028, according to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.
The incident represents a setback for Jeff Bezos' space ventures, placing pressure on his competition with Elon Musk's SpaceX. Despite the damage, no injuries occurred.
The explosion happened at a U.S. Space Force facility in Cape Canaveral, Florida, where repairs could disrupt operations for months, although no Amazon Leo satellites were on the rocket.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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