NASA and Blue Origin are revving up their engines as they reopen media accreditation for the highly anticipated launch of NASA's ESCAPADE mission. The twin spacecraft, designed to study the solar wind's interaction with Mars, will provide critical insights into the planet's real-time response to space weather and how it drives atmospheric escape.
For U.S. media and U.S. citizens representing international media outlets, accreditation requests must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Monday, October 13. Media who previously applied for accreditation do not need to reapply. NASA's media accreditation policy can be accessed online, with additional information available via email at [email protected].
The launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket marks the second time the company will use its VADR contract to secure launch services. While the exact launch date for NG-2 is still under wraps, accredited media will have access to pre-launch events and be able to cover the launch live.
NASA is offering updates on the mission's progress through the ESCAPADE blog, providing a wealth of information on this ambitious endeavor. The mission is part of NASA's Small Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration program, which has secured funding from the agency's Heliophysics Division.
Rocket Lab designed the ESCAPADE spacecraft, while the University of California, Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory will lead the mission. For those eager to learn more about this groundbreaking endeavor, visit https://science.nasa.gov/mission/escapade for comprehensive information and updates on the launch preparations.
In related news, Blue Origin is set to target a later fall date for its second New Glenn mission (NG-2). As details become available, NASA will communicate further information regarding media event schedules.
For U.S. media and U.S. citizens representing international media outlets, accreditation requests must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Monday, October 13. Media who previously applied for accreditation do not need to reapply. NASA's media accreditation policy can be accessed online, with additional information available via email at [email protected].
The launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket marks the second time the company will use its VADR contract to secure launch services. While the exact launch date for NG-2 is still under wraps, accredited media will have access to pre-launch events and be able to cover the launch live.
NASA is offering updates on the mission's progress through the ESCAPADE blog, providing a wealth of information on this ambitious endeavor. The mission is part of NASA's Small Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration program, which has secured funding from the agency's Heliophysics Division.
Rocket Lab designed the ESCAPADE spacecraft, while the University of California, Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory will lead the mission. For those eager to learn more about this groundbreaking endeavor, visit https://science.nasa.gov/mission/escapade for comprehensive information and updates on the launch preparations.
In related news, Blue Origin is set to target a later fall date for its second New Glenn mission (NG-2). As details become available, NASA will communicate further information regarding media event schedules.
! I mean, studying the solar wind's interaction with Mars is a total game-changer. We've been hearing about it for years now and finally getting some actual data is gonna be lit 
. And can we talk about how awesome Rocket Lab designed the spacecraft? They're literally making space exploration happen on a budget 
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. I do wish NASA would give us more updates, though - the ESCAPADE blog is pretty cool, but it's not the same as getting behind-the-scenes peeks at the launch prep 
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I'm gonna be keeping an eye on those updates, that's for sure 
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. Anyway, back to ESCAPADE... this is such an awesome opportunity for scientists to study the solar wind's interaction with Mars! My kid would totally geek out over learning about that stuff 
. I'm just glad NASA and Blue Origin are working together on this mission - it's amazing what they can accomplish when they put their minds (and rockets) together 
NASA and Blue Origin are teaming up to study the solar wind's interaction with Mars and it's gonna be lit 
. Anyone else excited about this? 
. The fact that NASA is making all the mission details available online through the ESCAPADE blog is a great move - it'll allow enthusiasts and experts alike to stay up-to-date on the mission's progress.
. As we continue to push the boundaries of space exploration, events like this remind us of the incredible advancements being made in the field. Bring on the discoveries! 