Blue Origin (rocket company)

Lán sè Qǐyuán

蓝色起源

New Glenn (rocket name)

Xīn Gélún

新格伦

rocket

huǒjiàn

火箭

at / in

zài

在

launch pad

fāshètái

发射台

test / to test

cèshì

测试

during / in the middle of

zhōng

中

to explode

bàozhà

爆炸

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Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Test at Cape Canaveral Launch Pad

Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral on May 28, with no casualties reported.

At 9 PM local time on May 28, Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket experienced an explosion at the launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. The accident occurred while the company was conducting engine static fire testing in preparation for satellite launch next week. The explosion sound shook nearby residential areas, momentarily illuminating the night sky with orange flames. Blue Origin confirmed all personnel are safe with no casualties. Founder Jeff Bezos stated that the company currently cannot determine the accident's root cause, with investigation underway. The New Glenn rocket previously underwent downtime in April due to engine failure that delivered satellites to incorrect orbit. This explosion is another major setback for the company in the commercial spaceflight field.

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