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A Blue Origin rocket exploded in Florida during a pre-launch test

The rocket exploded during a static ignition test before a future orbital launch.

(Foto de ARCHIVO)

April 22, 2026, Cape Canaveral, Fl, United States of America: The Blue Origin New Glenn rocket carrying the BlueBird 7 mission blasts into the sky from Launch Complex 36 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, April 19, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The launch failed to deliver the satellite to the proper orbit.



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22/4/2026
Launch time at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photo: Eruopa Press

A rocket from tycoon Jeff Bezos' aerospace company Blue Origin exploded during a test on a launch platform in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S., which is another blow to the company's rivalry with SpaceX.

The rocket exploded during a static ignition test before a future orbital launch.

According to Blue Origin, all personnel have been evacuated and no injuries have been reported.

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