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Blue Origin's New Glenn explosion shows infrasound can detect rocket accidents from up to 1,700 kilometers away

Phys.org — September 02, 2026 at 11:53 AM UTC

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Blue Origin's New Glenn explosion shows infrasound can detect rocket accidents from up to 1,700 kilometers away

When Blue Origin's New Glenn launch vehicle accidentally exploded during a static test fire in May 2026, the explosion generated low frequency soundwaves below the range of human hearing.