Blue Origin rocket explosion: Best photos, videos

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during static fire test

Blue Origin said all personnel have been accounted for and are safe following the explosion of a New Glenn rocket during a static fire test at Kennedy Space Center.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket suffered some sort of "anomaly" on Thursday night, appearing to explode during a static fire test on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. 

Fortunately, all Blue Origin employees were accounted for, officials said, and no one appeared to have been hurt. There was also no threat to the public, officials said.

Here are some of the best photos and videos shared with FOX 35 in the moments after the explosion.

Video: Blue Origin rocket explodes during Florida test

John Cocilus shared this video from one of his cameras, which was captured not far from Jetty Park, a popular spot in Florida for people to watch rocket launches.

Watch: Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explodes during test

Blue Origin confirmed it experienced an "anomaly" during a static fire test Thursday night, resulting in the rocket appearing to explode on the launch pad. Fortunately, all people were accounted for and no one was hurt, officials said. John C. shared this video with us, which captured the explosion, sending massive plumes of fire and smoke into the air.

Photos of Blue Origin rocket explosion 

Shortly after the explosion, people posted photos and videos of their view, from photos of the actualy explosion, to the smoke plume and fireball, as well as the orange hue that splashed across the sky for several moments.