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Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Pre-Launch Test in Florida
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a hotfire test at Cape Canaveral on May 28, 2026. The loss could impact NASA’s Artemis Moon plans and future Amazon Kuiper satellite launches.
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On Camera, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Test
Florida congressman Mike Haridopolos, whose district includes Cape Canaveral, said in a statement on X that he has been in contact with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman regarding the explosion.
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Starship Flight 8 Explosion Traced to ‘Flash’ in Rocket Engines, SpaceX Investigation Confirms
A sudden flash in one of Starship’s central Raptor engines caused the loss of Flight 8, SpaceX has confirmed. The engine malfunction led to cascading shutdowns and triggered the vehicle’s self-destruct system. FAA oversight has cleared Starship for its ninth test flight, set for May 27, marking the return of the world’s most powerful rocket s...
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SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion Raises Concerns Over Air Pollution
The explosion of SpaceX’s Starship Flight 7 in mid-January has raised concerns among scientists about atmospheric pollution. The upper stage, weighing 85 tons without fuel, detonated at 90 miles (146 km) above Earth, potentially releasing 45.5 metric tons of metal oxides and 40 metric tons of nitrogen oxides. Experts warn these pollutants could i...
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SpaceX’s Starship Explodes Over Atlantic Ocean After Successful Booster Landing
The seventh flight test of SpaceX's Starship vehicle ended in failure as the upper stage exploded over the Atlantic Ocean after separating from the Super Heavy booster. Despite the failure, SpaceX successfully landed the booster using its "chopstick" arms, marking a milestone in reusable rocket technology. The cause of the explosion is under invest...
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Video: Rocket Engine Explodes During Test Launch at UK's New Spaceport
A rocket engine exploded during a test launch at Britain's new spaceport in northern Scotland, officials said Tuesday, in a setback for the UK's fledgling space sector.
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SpaceX Says It Has Found Cause Of Rocket Explosion And Plans To Fly Again Sunday
Elon Musk's SpaceX said Monday that it has discovered the cause of a Sept. 1 rocket explosion and plans to return to flight as soon as Sunday.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Explodes During Test Firing In Florida
An explosion destroyed a Falcon 9 rocket belonging to Elon Musk's SpaceX during routine test firing at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday, shaking buildings miles (km) away and sending a thick plume of black smoke pouring into the air.
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After It Was Charred By A Rocket Explosion, NASA Has A New Launch Pad
The crater left by a rocket explosion has been filled in and leveled, as if it never happened. The launch pad, once charred and damaged, has been repaired. And a new rocket is getting ready to fly again.
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Falcon Rocket Explosion Leaves SpaceX Launch Schedule in Tatters
SpaceX on Monday was searching for what destroyed its Falcon 9 rocket after liftoff over the weekend, leaving customers still loyal but unsure when their satellites might fly.
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US Rocket Explosion Investigation Suspects Main Engine Failure
As Orbital Sciences picks up the pieces, literally and figuratively, after its high-profile rocket launch explosion, accident investigators are looking closely at a potential first-stage engine problem.
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Rocket Explodes During US Test Flight; No Injuries
An unmanned SpaceX rocket self-destructed shortly after launching on a test flight at a Texas development site, the company said Friday.
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Two rockets hit Israeli resort town of Eilat: police
At least two rockets exploded in Israel's Red Sea resort town of Eilat early on Wednesday causing no casualties but prompting the authorities to close the airport, police said.
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Pre-Launch Test in Florida
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a hotfire test at Cape Canaveral on May 28, 2026. The loss could impact NASA’s Artemis Moon plans and future Amazon Kuiper satellite launches.
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On Camera, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Test
Florida congressman Mike Haridopolos, whose district includes Cape Canaveral, said in a statement on X that he has been in contact with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman regarding the explosion.
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Starship Flight 8 Explosion Traced to ‘Flash’ in Rocket Engines, SpaceX Investigation Confirms
A sudden flash in one of Starship’s central Raptor engines caused the loss of Flight 8, SpaceX has confirmed. The engine malfunction led to cascading shutdowns and triggered the vehicle’s self-destruct system. FAA oversight has cleared Starship for its ninth test flight, set for May 27, marking the return of the world’s most powerful rocket s...
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SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion Raises Concerns Over Air Pollution
The explosion of SpaceX’s Starship Flight 7 in mid-January has raised concerns among scientists about atmospheric pollution. The upper stage, weighing 85 tons without fuel, detonated at 90 miles (146 km) above Earth, potentially releasing 45.5 metric tons of metal oxides and 40 metric tons of nitrogen oxides. Experts warn these pollutants could i...
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SpaceX’s Starship Explodes Over Atlantic Ocean After Successful Booster Landing
The seventh flight test of SpaceX's Starship vehicle ended in failure as the upper stage exploded over the Atlantic Ocean after separating from the Super Heavy booster. Despite the failure, SpaceX successfully landed the booster using its "chopstick" arms, marking a milestone in reusable rocket technology. The cause of the explosion is under invest...
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Video: Rocket Engine Explodes During Test Launch at UK's New Spaceport
A rocket engine exploded during a test launch at Britain's new spaceport in northern Scotland, officials said Tuesday, in a setback for the UK's fledgling space sector.
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SpaceX Says It Has Found Cause Of Rocket Explosion And Plans To Fly Again Sunday
Elon Musk's SpaceX said Monday that it has discovered the cause of a Sept. 1 rocket explosion and plans to return to flight as soon as Sunday.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Explodes During Test Firing In Florida
An explosion destroyed a Falcon 9 rocket belonging to Elon Musk's SpaceX during routine test firing at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday, shaking buildings miles (km) away and sending a thick plume of black smoke pouring into the air.
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After It Was Charred By A Rocket Explosion, NASA Has A New Launch Pad
The crater left by a rocket explosion has been filled in and leveled, as if it never happened. The launch pad, once charred and damaged, has been repaired. And a new rocket is getting ready to fly again.
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Falcon Rocket Explosion Leaves SpaceX Launch Schedule in Tatters
SpaceX on Monday was searching for what destroyed its Falcon 9 rocket after liftoff over the weekend, leaving customers still loyal but unsure when their satellites might fly.
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US Rocket Explosion Investigation Suspects Main Engine Failure
As Orbital Sciences picks up the pieces, literally and figuratively, after its high-profile rocket launch explosion, accident investigators are looking closely at a potential first-stage engine problem.
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Rocket Explodes During US Test Flight; No Injuries
An unmanned SpaceX rocket self-destructed shortly after launching on a test flight at a Texas development site, the company said Friday.
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Two rockets hit Israeli resort town of Eilat: police
At least two rockets exploded in Israel's Red Sea resort town of Eilat early on Wednesday causing no casualties but prompting the authorities to close the airport, police said.
