An unlaunched Blue Origin mission came to an abrupt end when the capsule’s emergency exit system failed due to its booster rocket failing.
The orb was carrying a large amount of research items and returning to Earth, although the New Shepherd rocket did “impact on the ground” according to the company.
The Federal Aviation Administration, the agency that licenses commercial spaceflight in the US, said it would investigate Monday’s incident.
“Before New Shepard vehicles can return to flight, the FAA will determine if any systems, processes, or procedures related to the public safety incident were affected. This is common practice. standard for all malpractice investigations,” the organization’s statement read.
