Media Invited to Witness Historic Mars Mission Launch by NASA and Blue Origin
In a significant development for space exploration enthusiasts, NASA and Blue Origin have re-opened media accreditation for the launch of their ESCAPADE mission. The twin spacecraft, designed to study the solar wind's interaction with Mars, is set to embark on a groundbreaking journey that will provide unprecedented insight into the planet's real-time response to space weather.
To witness this historic event, U.S. media and U.S. citizens representing international media must submit their accreditation requests online by October 13 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Those who previously applied for credentials do not need to reapply. A copy of NASA's media accreditation policy can be found online, along with contact information for questions or mission-related queries.
Blue Origin is targeting later this fall for the launch of its second New Glenn mission (NG-2) from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Accredited media will have the opportunity to participate in pre-launch activities and cover the launch once a specific date is confirmed. NASA will post updates on launch preparations for the twin Martian orbiters on their ESCAPADE blog.
The ESCAPADE mission is part of NASA's Small Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration program, funded by the agency's Heliophysics Division. The University of California, Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory leads the mission, while Rocket Lab designed the spacecraft. Launch services were secured under the VADR contract.
For more information about ESCAPADE and to stay up-to-date on launch preparations, visit https://science.nasa.gov/mission/escapade.
In a significant development for space exploration enthusiasts, NASA and Blue Origin have re-opened media accreditation for the launch of their ESCAPADE mission. The twin spacecraft, designed to study the solar wind's interaction with Mars, is set to embark on a groundbreaking journey that will provide unprecedented insight into the planet's real-time response to space weather.
To witness this historic event, U.S. media and U.S. citizens representing international media must submit their accreditation requests online by October 13 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Those who previously applied for credentials do not need to reapply. A copy of NASA's media accreditation policy can be found online, along with contact information for questions or mission-related queries.
Blue Origin is targeting later this fall for the launch of its second New Glenn mission (NG-2) from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Accredited media will have the opportunity to participate in pre-launch activities and cover the launch once a specific date is confirmed. NASA will post updates on launch preparations for the twin Martian orbiters on their ESCAPADE blog.
The ESCAPADE mission is part of NASA's Small Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration program, funded by the agency's Heliophysics Division. The University of California, Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory leads the mission, while Rocket Lab designed the spacecraft. Launch services were secured under the VADR contract.
For more information about ESCAPADE and to stay up-to-date on launch preparations, visit https://science.nasa.gov/mission/escapade.