NewsUS NewsNasaFootage circulating on social media captures the terrifying moment Blue Origin's New Glenn exploded during a static fire test at Launch Complex 36 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center03:07, 29 May 2026Blue Origin has issued a statement after a massive explosion was reported at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.‌The incident took place shortly after 9pm local time on Thursday, May 28. An fire can be seen from the base of the rocket, followed by a huge, bright yellow plume.‌Blue Origin, owned and founded by billionaire entrepreneur Jeff Bezos, has shared a statement on the event. The official Blue Origin account wrote on X: "We experienced an anomaly during today's hotfire test. All personnel have been accounted for. We will provide updates as we learn more."Article continues belowNASA has not yet shared a statement on the social media platform.This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Nasa