Blue Origin’s recent rocket failure during a test flight has sent shockwaves through the commercial space sector, particularly as the incident directly affects Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellite deployment plans. The explosion, which occurred on a launchpad at the company’s West Texas facility, destroyed a prototype of the New Glenn heavy-lift vehicle and forced both Blue Origin and Amazon to reassess timelines for getting thousands of broadband satellites into orbit. According to reporting from The New York Times , the blast happened shortly after the completion of a static-fire engine test. Video captured by ground cameras shows a sudden surge of flame followed by a rapid breakup of the first-stage structure. No injuries were reported, but the physical damage extended beyond the rocket itself to nearby support equipment and propellant lines. Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration immediately grounded all Blue Origin launch operations pending a full mishap review.…