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Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Blasts Off, Sending NASA's Mars Orbiters on Journey
14 Nov
Summary
- Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket, carrying NASA's twin Mars orbiters
- The 321ft rocket deployed the orbiters, which will travel to Mars and study the planet's atmosphere
- Blue Origin recovered the rocket booster, a key step in reusing and reducing launch costs
On November 10th, 2025, Blue Origin achieved a major milestone with the successful launch of its New Glenn rocket. The massive 321ft (98-meter) vehicle blasted off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying a pair of NASA spacecraft destined for Mars.
The twin Escapade orbiters, which were originally slated to launch last year, will now embark on a long journey to the red planet. After spending a year in orbit around Earth, the probes will use a gravity assist from our planet to slingshot themselves towards Mars, arriving in 2027.
