Stock Track | EchoStar Plunges 5.05% in Pre-market After Blue Origin Rocket Explosion

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EchoStar's stock experienced a pre-market plunge of 5.05% on Friday, as the space sector faced significant selling pressure.

The sharp decline came after a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during testing at its launch complex near Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Thursday night. The incident, which was captured on video showing the rocket going up in flames while standing on the launch pad, triggered a broad selloff across space-related stocks.

Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos confirmed in a social media post that all personnel were accounted for and safe, and stated the company would rebuild after the incident. The rocket explosion represents a major setback for the space industry and has prompted investors to reassess their positions in space stocks following recent gains in the sector.

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