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Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes in massive fireball during prelaunch test

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May 29, 2026 • 76 views
Original source: Space.com
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes in massive fireball during prelaunch test

Blue Origin's fourth New Glenn rocket exploded during a prelaunch engine test on Thursday night (May 28). It could be a big setback for the company and for NASA's moon ambitions.

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