Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on 28 May, destroying the launch vehicle and prompting an investigation into what TechCrunch described as the 'worst failure' in the company's history.
The explosion occurred during preparations for what would have been the rocket's fourth flight. According to TechCrunch and Ars Technica, New Glenn was undergoing a routine pre-launch engine test when a failure occurred shortly after ignition, producing a large explosion at Launch Complex 36.
