New Glenn Explodes During Static Test Fire

Credit: Spaceflightnow.com for Aviation Week
Credit: Spaceflightnow.com for Aviation Week
CAPE CANAVERAL—A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on its launchpad during a static test fire May 28 ahead of the company's fourth orbital flight. The two-stage rocket was being prepared to fly its inaugural mission for Amazon Leo when the accident occurred shortly after 9 pm EDT at Cape...
Irene Klotz

Irene Klotz is Senior Space Editor for Aviation Week, based in Cape Canaveral. Before joining Aviation Week in 2017, Irene spent 25 years as a wire service reporter covering human and robotic spaceflight, commercial space, astronomy, science and technology for Reuters and United Press International.

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