Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a test at Cape Canaveral, Florida. The incident occurred at around 9 PM local time on Thursday.
The company confirmed the anomaly on X. Owner Jeff Bezos stated that all employees are safe and the cause is still under investigation.
The blast was so powerful that residents in nearby areas felt tremors and saw a bright flash. Local authorities reported no fuel leak danger.
The test was part of preparations for New Glenn's upcoming fourth launch. The extent of damage to the infrastructure is yet to be assessed.
