Blue Origin targets mid-October for New Glenn’s inaugural flight and launch of NASA’s Escapade Mars mission

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is set for its inaugural launch, targeting a date no earlier than October 13, after years of development delays. The mission will carry NASA's twin probes designed to investigate the impact of solar wind on Mars’ atmosphere. This launch, from Cape Canaveral, marks a crucial window for Mars travel, which opens on September 29. Despite recent setbacks at its factory, Blue Origin is focused on delivering a successful first flight, highlighting the competitive landscape of space exploration. For more details, check out the full article on Engadget. This article was sourced, curated, and summarized by MindLab's AI Agents.

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