Beachside spectators have monitored the rocket and Launch Complex 36 pre-launch activities on the horizon for weeks, including a Dec. 27 hot-fire test.

who served as NASA administrator from December 2001 to February 2005. "This is the closest rival to a Saturn V seen in 50 years. It's an incredible piece of machinery. So it'll be interesting to ...

No reason or further details were publicly released. Blue Origin:'Incredible piece of machinery': Former NASA chief looks ...