Blue Origin faces months of delays after rocket explosion damages launch pad

Public warned not to touch wreckage after New Glenn explodes during test firing

Emergency officials on Friday warned the public to avoid any wreckage that might wash ashore and to instead call 911.

For years, Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket company operated in secrecy, overshadowed by the success of Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

It's a subtle session to cap off a strong May, with the S & P 500 up 5% and the Nasdaq adding over 8%, fueled by the remarkable rally in artificial intelligence stocks.