NewsLocal News

Actions

Rocket explodes at Mojave Air and Space Port, no injuries reported

Mojave Air and Space Port Rocket Explosion, Mojave
Posted
and last updated

MOJAVE, Calif. (KERO) — A rocket explosion at the Mojave Air and Space Port on Wednesday afternoon sent a column of smoke into the air.

According to the Kern County Fire Department, a hazmat crew was sent to the location along with fire crews due to potentially hazardous materials on the site.

There were no injuries as a result of the explosion.

The rocket was owned by ABL Space Systems

,

Weather

Daily Forecast

View Hourly Forecast

Day

Conditions

HI / LO

Precip

Wednesday

02/26/2025

Clear

-° / 49°

1%

Thursday

02/27/2025

Partly Cloudy

83° / 52°

0%

Friday

02/28/2025

Partly Cloudy

77° / 50°

2%

Saturday

03/01/2025

Showers Late

75° / 51°

50%

Sunday

03/02/2025

Showers

62° / 46°

53%

Monday

03/03/2025

Partly Cloudy

60° / 45°

8%

Tuesday

03/04/2025

Partly Cloudy

64° / 47°

24%

Wednesday

03/05/2025

Showers Early

63° / 46°

39%