Mars Mission
Blue Origin prepares New Glenn for second launch and recovery attempt
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Blue Origin has rolled out the first stage of its New Glenn rocket to Launch Complex 36 in Florida for its second flight. The mission aims to launch two Mars-bound ESCAPADE spacecraft, with a targeted window in early November. The company plans to recover the booster, named 'Never Tell Me The Odds,' estimating a 75 percent chance of success.
Blue Origin successfully test-fires New Glenn rocket engines
Blue Origin conducted a successful hotfire test of its New Glenn rocket's seven BE-4 engines at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The 38-second test marks the final major milestone before the rocket's second launch, potentially as early as November 9. The mission will carry NASA's ESCAPADE probes to study Mars' atmosphere.