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Blue Origin, which is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, was gearing up for a June launch to put a batch of Amazon "Leo" internet satellites into orbit.
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New Glenn rocket explodes in gigantic fireball, days after selection for moon missions
The rocket explosion, a contender for the largest in American history, marks a significant setback for Jeff Bezos and NASA.
A rocket made by the company Blue Origin exploded on its launch pad in Florida during a test. Footage shows the rocket bursting into a massive ball of fire, engulfing the area around it. In a statement on social media,