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Blue Origin's New Glenn Launches NASA Mars Mission, Eyes Artemis

11/25/2025

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  • Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launched NASA's ESCAPADE mission to Mars on November 13, 2025.
  • The mission included recovering its first-stage booster at sea, a milestone in the competition with SpaceX.
  • Blue Origin plans to upgrade New Glenn with improved engines and a super-heavy version.
  • NASA seeks new bids for lunar landers as Blue Origin's success positions it as a serious Artemis contender.