Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' rocket company, experienced its first launch failure on Monday.
A problem with the company's New Shepard rocket occurred about a minute after launch from West Texas.
The rocket's single engine unexpectedly fired, propelling it away from its booster and forcing its emergency abort system to activate during the uncrewed mission.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the rocket crashed back to Earth with no reported injuries or damage.
The FAA also stated that it would look into the incident.
"Before the New Shepard vehicle can resume flight, the FAA will determine whether any system, process, or procedure related to the mishap harmed public safety," according to the statement. "All mishap investigations follow this procedure."
The failure occurred during Max Q, a period in spaceflight when rockets experience the greatest amount of aerodynamic stress during ascent.
During this period of flight, the booster's engine would be throttled back to deal with the stress before throttling back up to reach maximum height before separating.
During Monday's mission, however, the capsule ejected itself from the booster.
During Monday's mission, however, the capsule ejected itself from the booster.
Astronaut! Steve Young of Brevard launches into space aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket.
"This was not planned, and we do not yet have any details," Erika Wagner, Blue Origin's web host, said.