Watch moment Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket explodes

The 320-foot rocket was undergoing an engine "hotfire test" when it apparently exploded and was quickly engulfed in flames.

'Very rough day': Jeff Bezos says Blue Origin will rebuild after New Glenn explodes in launchpad fireball

A Blue Origin rocket that was set to launch Amazon broadband satellites erupted into a fireball during a late-night engine test in Florida, dealing a major setback to Jeff Bezos' space company and renewing concerns about the risks tied to high-stakes launch programs.

Blue Origin, Bezos had momentum until the fireball

For years, Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket company operated in secrecy, overshadowed by the success of Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

Bezos-owned rocket explodes in Florida, deals blow to Blue Origin

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket company suffered a blow May 28, 2026, when its New Glenn rocket exploded on the test stand ahead of launch. What we know.

Damaged Blue Origin pad may not be restored until 2028, NASA official says

NASA says Blue Origin’s New Glenn pad could take years to rebuild after the explosion, impacting Artemis, Amazon satellites, and ASTS—read key takeaways.

Blue Origin rocket that blew up during test debacle cost Jeff Bezos’ space company $150M

The Jeff Bezos-owned Blue Origin rocket that dramatically exploded on Florida’s space coast Thursday night costs upwards of $150 million to construct — and the Amazon founder pledged to “rebuild whatever needs rebuilding.

Amazon's satellite internet chief addresses Blue Origin explosion: Read the memo

A Blue Origin rocket exploded last week. Amazon is partly relying on New Glenn rockets to launch its Leo internet satellites and catch Starlink.