General · 29 May 2026

Musk's five words after Bezos's rocket test ended in flames

Space travel firms face more delays and safety checks after another failed rocket trial in Florida. Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin said its uncrewed New Glenn craft exploded on Thursday during a hotfire test at a launch site before a planned satellite mission. Rival businessman Elon Musk responded online by writing, “Most unfortunate. Rockets are hard”, after footage showed flames and smoke rising above the pad.

By BriefTea Editorial · 29 May 2026 at 4:57

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