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.

The company, owned by Jeff Bezos, said its New Glenn rocket would launch this week. A second stage failure derailed the vehicle’s third flight last month.

Space exploration is filled with setbacks, but the spectacular explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket on Thursday night marked a significant blow to not only the company, which was founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos,

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is assessing damage to its Florida launch pad after a rocket exploded during a test firing.

A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin exploded during a test at the launch pad Thursday night, shaking nearby homes and briefly painting the sky orange. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket company suffered a blow May 28, 2026, when its New Glenn rocket exploded on the test stand ahead of launch. What we know.

A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, sending an enormous fiery mushroom cloud into the sky.

A rocket from the U.S. aerospace company Blue Origin exploded, shaking NASA’s plans to build a lunar base. Observers suggest the schedule could be delayed by at least six months. Some worry that repeated accidents are causing “Moon Anxiety”—fears that the U.

Following the aftermath of the explosion that rocked Cape Canaveral during a Blue Origin static fire, many are wondering what the lasting effects will be on space flight and commercial flights. Greg

A Blue Origin rocket exploded in a massive fireball on the launch pad on Thursday evening. No injuries were reported. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Cape Canaveral, Fla. – A Blue Origin rocket erupted in flames during a routine engine test on the launch pad Thursday night, sending a bright orange glow across the sky and rattling windows in nearby communities.

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