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Blue Origin rocket explosion: Public warned to avoid debris as photos reveal damage at explosion site

The Independent·Marcia Dunn·3 days ago
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The public has been warned to avoid any Blue Origin debris that could wash ashore after a New Glenn rocket exploded during a test firing , causing significant damage and sending shockwaves for miles. A massive orange fireball erupted at Jeff Bezos ’ Blue Origin launch pad Thursday night as the company fueled the towering 321-foot (98-meter) rocket, intending a brief engine ignition ahead of a planned satellite launch next week. Instead, the rocket detonated, destroying a portion of the launch infrastructure. No deaths or injuries were reported. Aerial assessments on Friday revealed a scene of crumpled wreckage, with only a single tower and the water tank remaining intact. Emergency services issued urged the public to avoid any debris that might wash ashore and to contact 911 immediately.…

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