As Blue Origin Investigates Rocket Explosion, Amazon Leo Satellites Still Launched

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 30, 2026 (AP) — Jeff Bezos ’ Blue Origin is assessing damage to its launch pad after a rocket exploded during a test firing, creating a giant orange fireball seen and felt for miles around.

The company fueled the hulking New Glenn rocket Thursday night, hoping to briefly ignite the engines ahead of a satellite launch next week. But the 321-foot (98-meter), rocket blew up, taking part of the pad with it.

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