Blue Origin, which is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, was gearing up for a June launch to put a batch of Amazon "Leo" internet satellites into orbit.

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test on April 19, destroying the vehicle ahead of a planned ...

This week Ars hosted a live discussion with two space industry experts about the aftermath of the catastrophic explosion of ...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn mega-rocket just exploded during testing at a launch site in Cape Canaveral, Florida, according to livestreams from NASASpaceFlight.com and SpaceFlight Now. Blue Origin later ...

The 320-foot rocket was undergoing an engine "hotfire test" when it apparently exploded and was quickly engulfed in flames.

A New Glenn rocket stands ready at the launchpad in April 2026, a month before disaster would strike. AP Photo/John Raoux During an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket ...

The new first stage for an upcoming Blue Origin New Glenn mission exploded on the launch pad in Cape Canaveral on Thursday night.

A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a pre-flight test at Cape Canaveral, Florida. The explosion occurred during a hot fire test, and no injuries were reported. This incident is a setback ...

Amazon founder Bezos' powerful heavy-duty rocket "New Glenn" was due to be launched for the fourth time. However, an explosion occurred during a test beforehand. The reasons are still unclear.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Wendy Whitman Cobb, Air University (THE CONVERSATION) During an evening test fire on ...