Blue Origin Loses Reusable Rocket Mid-Air in Latest Test Flight Disaster, Experts Say Capsules Are Safe
A viral video claiming Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket exploded mid-flight during a recent uncrewed test is partially true but misleading. The footage actually shows a controlled abort during a 2022 mission, not a new mishap, but the company has confirmed a booster crash during a 2024 test. Rumors of crew casualties are fake—capsules are designed to eject safely. Fact-checkers urge viewers to verify dates before sharing.