Blue Origin to Launch NASA’s ESCAPADE Mission to Mars
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Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket will launch a NASA mission to Mars this weekend, and you can watch the action live.
Live updates from Sunday afternoon’s scrubbed Blue Origin launch attempt on NASA ESCAPADE mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
Poor weather forced Blue Origin to stand down, but Monday's backup opportunity is also in doubt — for a different reason.
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Blue Origin delays launch of New Glenn rocket carrying NASA Mars probes, may seek exemption from FAA order for next try
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Blue Origin called off the launch of its giant New Glenn rocket carrying twin NASA Mars probes on Sunday (Nov. 9) due to bad weather at its Florida pad, one day before new federal restrictions take effect for commercial spaceflights.
“We just want to help the US get to the Moon,” said Dave Limp, CEO of the space company founded by Jeff Bezos. “If NASA wants to go quicker, we would move heaven and Earth, pun intended, to try to get to the Moon sooner. And I think we have some good ideas.”
Blue Origin says it is working with the government to secure additional launch opportunities for the upcoming New Glenn launch of a NASA Mars mission.
NASA is preparing to send a pair of small spacecraft on a journey to Mars this afternoon, marking a significant milestone for both the agency and Blue Origin.
As Blue Origin prepares to launch its massive New Glenn rocket for just the 2nd time ever, here's how to watch a livestream.