NASA and Blue Origin Invite Media to Witness Historic Mars Mission Launch
The stage is set for a groundbreaking moment in space exploration as NASA and its partner Blue Origin invite media representatives to witness the launch of the ESCAPADE mission. The twin spacecraft, designed to study the solar wind's interaction with Mars, will provide valuable insights into the planet's real-time response to space weather and the driving forces behind atmospheric escape.
The launch is expected to mark the second utilization of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, a significant milestone for the company. As part of this mission, media interested in covering the event must apply for accreditation to gain access to pre-launch activities and cover the launch live.
For U.S.-based media and citizens representing international outlets, accreditation requests are due by October 13th at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Accredited media will have the opportunity to participate in prelaunch media events and capture exclusive footage of the mission. As additional details regarding the media event schedule become available, NASA and Blue Origin will provide updates.
The ESCAPADE mission is part of NASA's Small Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration program and has been funded by the agency's Heliophysics Division. The University of California, Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory led the mission, while Rocket Lab designed the spacecraft. Launch services were secured through NASA's Launch Services Program at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
To stay up-to-date on launch preparations and gain a deeper understanding of the ESCAPADE mission, visit NASA's dedicated blog page for regular updates.
The stage is set for a groundbreaking moment in space exploration as NASA and its partner Blue Origin invite media representatives to witness the launch of the ESCAPADE mission. The twin spacecraft, designed to study the solar wind's interaction with Mars, will provide valuable insights into the planet's real-time response to space weather and the driving forces behind atmospheric escape.
The launch is expected to mark the second utilization of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, a significant milestone for the company. As part of this mission, media interested in covering the event must apply for accreditation to gain access to pre-launch activities and cover the launch live.
For U.S.-based media and citizens representing international outlets, accreditation requests are due by October 13th at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Accredited media will have the opportunity to participate in prelaunch media events and capture exclusive footage of the mission. As additional details regarding the media event schedule become available, NASA and Blue Origin will provide updates.
The ESCAPADE mission is part of NASA's Small Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration program and has been funded by the agency's Heliophysics Division. The University of California, Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory led the mission, while Rocket Lab designed the spacecraft. Launch services were secured through NASA's Launch Services Program at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
To stay up-to-date on launch preparations and gain a deeper understanding of the ESCAPADE mission, visit NASA's dedicated blog page for regular updates.
?! We're finally gonna get to see some real action happening at Mars! I'm super hyped about this ESCAPADE mission and all the info we're gonna get out of it. It's like, whoa space weather and atmospheric escape, that sounds sooo cool 
. I wonder how much this launch is gonna cost tho... I mean, it's gotta be crazy expensive to send a twin spacecraft all the way to Mars 
. Like, I get that it's cool to watch a rocket lift off into space, but is it really necessary? We're still figuring out how to take care of our own planet before we start exploring the red one, you know? 
And what's with all these private companies jumping on the bandwagon? Is this just gonna be some fancy publicity stunt for Blue Origin and NASA? 
I'm not saying it can't be a cool thing to see, but let's keep things in perspective here... 
! Can't believe we're finally witnessing a historic Mars mission launch 
️! The thought of studying solar wind's interaction with Mars and understanding atmospheric escape is SO COOL 
. Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is gonna make this mission a reality! I'm low-key hyped for the media event schedule updates 
. U.S.-based & international media, don't forget to apply for accreditation by Oct 13th 
. Can't wait to see those exclusive footage of the mission 
! NASA's Heliophysics Division funded this mission and UC Berkeley Space Sciences Lab led it - talk about teamwork 
! Stay tuned on NASA's blog page for more updates 
I cant even imagine how cool it'll be to see those twin spacecraft launch into space and learn more about Mars' atmosphere 
! This is such an exciting moment for space exploration and I'm glad there are media reps getting the chance to cover it live 
. Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is so powerful, can't wait to see it in action 
. I'm def rooting for this mission and all the scientists who made it happen 
. The fact that NASA is allowing media representatives to witness the launch and get exclusive footage is going to add an extra layer of excitement to this event. It's also awesome that we'll be learning more about the solar wind's interaction with Mars 
, it's not every day we get to explore our neighboring planet in such detail. With all these teams coming together, I'm hyped to see what kind of discoveries they'll make! 
& its not gonna be cheap either - estimated cost per person is around $200M 
. Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch is cool and all, but let's be real, the real danger is out there in space