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

Thursday

03/05/2026

Partly Cloudy

64° / 43°

0%

Friday

03/06/2026

Sunny

70° / 44°

2%

Saturday

03/07/2026

Sunny

74° / 46°

1%

Sunday

03/08/2026

Sunny

78° / 50°

0%

Monday

03/09/2026

Sunny

80° / 52°

0%

Tuesday

03/10/2026

Mostly Sunny

75° / 50°

4%

Wednesday

03/11/2026

Sunny

76° / 51°

4%

Thursday

03/12/2026

Mostly Sunny

78° / 52°

3%