'Space flight is risky business:' Fmr. NASA administrator Bill Nelson on Blue Origin explosion

Bill Nelson, former NASA administrator and U.S. senator for the state of Florida, shared his thoughts with WESH 2 News on the Blue Origin New Glenn explosion at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, calling it a stark reminder of the challenges and risks involved in space flight.

Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launchpad during an engine-firing test

A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin exploded during a test at the launch pad Thursday night, shaking nearby homes and briefly painting the sky orange. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.

Blue Origin rocket explodes during ground test

The company, owned by Jeff Bezos, said its New Glenn rocket would launch this week. A second stage failure derailed the vehicle’s third flight last month.
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes in massive fireball, imperiling NASA moon missions

The latest flight of the New Glenn rocket was meant to prepare Blue Origin for a series of NASA-funded lunar voyages. Instead it ended before it began