Blue Origin rocket explosion during launch pad test

A Blue Origin rocket, New Glenn, owned by Jeff Bezos, exploded during a test at a Florida launch pad on Thursday night, causing a loud blast that was felt in nearby homes and briefly illuminating the sky. Bezos stated it is too soon to determine the cause of the explosion, but fortunately, there were no injuries reported. This incident follows a previous failure of the same rocket to deliver a satellite last month, which is currently under investigation.

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