The explosion shook nearby homes and briefly turned the sky orange late Thursday evening. No one was injured in the explosion.

Blue Origin founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos said it was a ”very rough day” for the company, but it was too early to know the “root cause” of the incident.

The explosion is likely a major setback for Jeff Bezos' spaceflight company, and its attempt to compete with SpaceX.

The 320-foot rocket was undergoing an engine \

A Blue Origin rocket has exploded during a test at the launch pad