A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral, causing significant damage but sparing key infrastructure. CEO Dave Limp provided an optimistic timeline for recovery.
- The explosion occurred on June 2, 2026, at Launch Complex 36, visible as far as Orlando. - The rocket and transporter erector tower were destroyed, but propellant tanks and a neighboring building with rocket parts survived.
- Limp stated the company will skip building a new transporter-erector and move directly to an alternative concept. - Blue Origin had planned missions for Amazon's satellite constellation and a NASA moon mission, which are now delayed.