New Glenn Static Fire RUD 2026-05-29 01:00 UTC

BREAKING:

Massive explosion by Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket on a launchpad in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Major setback for Jeff Bezos pic.twitter.com/qTOpDxGXLB

— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) May 29, 2026

Breaking news: As it was beginning a planned static fire test at Launch Complex 36, Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded. We're working to learn more.

📸: @ABernNYC pic.twitter.com/VN7JFaS7QO

— Spaceflight Now (@SpaceflightNow) May 29, 2026

9:00pm EDT exactly:

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This angle is even crazier https://t.co/bDUuiafnTg pic.twitter.com/LuLG3frNw2

— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) May 29, 2026
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Video of the Aerial view of New Glenn exploding from Orlando Airport pic.twitter.com/WaYDFXYw1t

— Alex Quinn (@ItsAlexQuinn) May 29, 2026
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First look at LC-36 from the air this morning after the explosion of New Glenn last night during a failed hotfire test.
Visible is the wreckage from the destroyed TE as well as the fallen lightning tower. More to come soon.

📸 - @LaunchHeavenX pic.twitter.com/zuSDDKIMLO

— Asher B. (@asherbphotos) May 29, 2026

Daylight reveals the extent of damage caused to Launch Complex 36 (LC-36) and the surrounding area of Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, following last night’s massive explosion of Blue Origin’s New Glenn during a Static Fire Test. Significant fire damage to the… pic.twitter.com/nQFO7Gk4AK

— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) May 29, 2026