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Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Launches NASA's Mars Mission
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket launched NASA’s twin ESCAPADE spacecraft to study Mars’ space weather, landing its booster successfully for the first time on a sea platform 375 miles offshore.
- Yesterday, Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral carrying NASA's ESCAPADE and landed the first stage on recovery ship Jacklyn 9 minutes, 15 seconds after liftoff.
- Earlier this month, Blue Origin faced weather and solar-storm delays that postponed Nov. 9 and Nov. 12 launch attempts, after NASA selected it in early 2023 and the mission slipped from late 2024, costing about $60 million.
- About 33 minutes after liftoff, the Rocket Lab-built twin ESCAPADE spacecraft, each 535 kilograms, separated and will loiter near the Earth-sun L2 point before heading to Mars in September 2027.
- Space Force officials said the flight moves New Glenn closer to NSSL certification, clearing a penultimate hurdle and positioning Blue Origin for about seven Phase 3 Lane 2 missions.
- The mission's scientific returns and reusable-booster approach aim to aid future human and robotic exploration, with Blue Origin planning to tow the booster to Port Canaveral for refurbishing and at least 25 flights.
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Blue Origin, founded by Amazon's Jeff Bezos, successfully launched its massive New Glenn rocket. It took off from Cape Canaveral Thursday carrying twin NASA satellites headed for Mars. The 321-foot-tall rocket, powered by seven methane-burning engines, is now officially on its maiden flight. pic.twitter.com/mRFHLuLi7Q — Jeff Bezos (@JeffBezos) November 13, 2025 About 30 minutes after liftoff, the Escape probes separated from the booster, beginn…
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