The most spectacular rocket explosion since N1 just happened in Florida
On Thursday evening, Blue Origin attempted to test fire its massive New Glenn rocket at its Florida launch site, but something went very wrong after engine ignition. The super heavy lift rocket exploded in spectacular and disastrous fashion. The static fire test was being filmed by NASASpaceflight.com on its Space Coast Live feed , which captured video of the conflagration that followed the destruction of the booster. The first stage of New Glenn, fueled with methane, produce
Blue Origin experienced a significant incident during a static fire test of its New Glenn rocket in Florida on Thursday evening. The massive, super heavy-lift rocket exploded shortly after engine ignition, creating a large fireball over the launch site. This event, captured on video, is being compared to the dramatic failures of the Soviet Union's N1 rocket in 1969.
This incident represents a major setback for Blue Origin's ambitious New Glenn program, potentially impacting its future launch capabilities and timelines.
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