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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman Visited Blue Origin Following New Glenn Hotfire Anomaly

By  //  May 31, 2026

'America’s greatest achievements in space were never the result of avoiding setbacks'

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visited the Blue Origin team in Florida yesterday following the New Glenn hotfire anomaly on Thursday.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visited the Blue Origin team in Florida yesterday following the New Glenn hotfire anomaly on Thursday.

As @nasaadmin said… “America’s greatest achievements in space were never the result of avoiding setbacks. They came from overcoming them. We have done it before, and we will do it again!”

Photo Credit: (NASA/John Kraus)

Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Hot Fire Test at Cape Canaveral, Company Says All Personnel Accounted For

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BREVARD COUNTY • CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA – Blue Origin reported an anomaly during a static fire test Thursday evening at its Cape Canaveral facility.

According to the company, all personnel have been accounted for, and there is no threat to the general public.

“Blue Origin experienced an anomaly during today’s hotfire test. All personnel have been accounted for. We will provide updates as we learn more,” the company said in a statement.

Officials also confirmed that the incident occurred during a static fire test and emphasized that public safety was not impacted.

The cause of the anomaly has not yet been released. Blue Origin said additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

The company conducts testing and launch operations on Florida’s Space Coast as part of its New Glenn rocket program.

Stay tuned to Space Coast Daily for updates!