NASA and Blue Origin are extending an invitation to accredited media to witness the historic launch of their ESCAPADE mission, a groundbreaking endeavor that aims to unravel the mysteries of Mars' interaction with its solar wind. The twin spacecraft, designed by Rocket Lab and built by experts at the University of California, Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory, will embark on a perilous journey to explore the Red Planet's dynamic atmosphere.
The launch, set to take place later this fall, marks the second mission of Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket. As NASA prepares for the ESCAPADE launch, the agency is seeking media representatives to join them in Cape Canaveral, Florida, where they will have exclusive access to pre-launch activities and the actual launch event.
In order to participate, interested parties must apply for accreditation, which can be done online through a designated portal. The application deadline is currently set for Monday, October 13, with U.S.-based media and citizens representing international outlets required to submit their requests by this time.
NASA has promised updates on the mission's progress, including launch preparations, exclusively on its dedicated ESCAPADE blog. Blue Origin, meanwhile, will announce a target date for the NG-2 mission, which is set to launch from Space Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral.
The ESCAPADE mission is part of NASA's ambitious Small Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration program, funded by the Heliophysics Division. As experts at NASA and Blue Origin strive to make groundbreaking discoveries on Mars, the public can stay informed through official channels, including a dedicated website (science.nasa.gov/mission/escapade).
For more information or to request accreditation, journalists can reach out to NASA's Kennedy Space Center newsroom at 321-867-2468.
The launch, set to take place later this fall, marks the second mission of Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket. As NASA prepares for the ESCAPADE launch, the agency is seeking media representatives to join them in Cape Canaveral, Florida, where they will have exclusive access to pre-launch activities and the actual launch event.
In order to participate, interested parties must apply for accreditation, which can be done online through a designated portal. The application deadline is currently set for Monday, October 13, with U.S.-based media and citizens representing international outlets required to submit their requests by this time.
NASA has promised updates on the mission's progress, including launch preparations, exclusively on its dedicated ESCAPADE blog. Blue Origin, meanwhile, will announce a target date for the NG-2 mission, which is set to launch from Space Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral.
The ESCAPADE mission is part of NASA's ambitious Small Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration program, funded by the Heliophysics Division. As experts at NASA and Blue Origin strive to make groundbreaking discoveries on Mars, the public can stay informed through official channels, including a dedicated website (science.nasa.gov/mission/escapade).
For more information or to request accreditation, journalists can reach out to NASA's Kennedy Space Center newsroom at 321-867-2468.
This is so cool! Can you believe we're on the verge of unraveling some of Mars' biggest mysteries? I mean, think about it - the solar wind has been interacting with our Red Planet for eons, and scientists are still learning how to study it in detail. The fact that NASA and Blue Origin are teaming up to send two spacecraft to explore this phenomenon is just mind-blowing! 
I'm hyped that we'll get to see some behind-the-scenes action at Cape Canaveral and maybe even catch a glimpse of the launch itself. If you're interested in covering this mission, get those accreditation applications in ASAP - it's going to be a wild ride! 
. And now they want us to pay attention to it too? Give me a break 
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. The fact that these space agencies are working together is amazing 
. And can you believe they're going to explore the Red Planet's dynamic atmosphere? That sounds like some wild stuff! 
I've been following this mission from afar, and now that I know I might get to witness it in person, I'm literally counting down the days until Oct 13 
. Let's keep those updates coming on the NASA blog, fam! 
. Now it seems like we're finally gonna make those steps again. The thing I love about space exploration is how it makes you think about our own planet, and all the mysteries we still have. Like how does Mars' atmosphere work? 
Anyway, I'm sure this mission will be huge! Can't wait to hear more updates on it.
This mission is giving us a chance to do just that – take a closer look at Mars, learn from our mistakes, and gain some real insight into the Red Planet's dynamic atmosphere. And let's be real... we're all in this together, whether we're media reps or regular folks watching from home. It's time to come together, ask some tough questions, and see what answers we can find! 
OMG, I'm so stoked for the ESCAPADE mission 
! Can you imagine witnessing the launch of a spacecraft designed to unravel the secrets of Mars' solar wind? 
. I've been following this mission from day one 
, and I'm beyond excited to see what discoveries they'll make 
. The opportunity to watch them prepare for launch in person would be a dream come true 
i was on a beach and this huge wave came crashing down and then suddenly i was floating in space with a bunch of aliens who were all wearing Hawaiian shirts lol what's up w/ mars tho?! is it even possible for us to have life on another planet?! 
i'm definitely applying for accreditation, fingers crossed i get in 
what are your thoughts on this mission? should we be worried about space weather or just excited for the discovery?
️. trust me, u won't wanna miss this! 
The fact that Blue Origin and NASA are teaming up on this one is just #winning 
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. And let's be real, who wouldn't want to witness a historic launch from Cape Canaveral? 
It's gonna be a blast (pun intended)! 
#SpaceExploration #MarsMission #BlueOrigin #NASA
. As someone who's all about living in harmony with our planet (and universe 
), I'm super excited to see what this mission can teach us about taking care of our cosmic neighbor 
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. It just goes to show how science can be super inclusive and engaging at the same time 
. Still, gotta give credit where credit is due – it's not every day you get to witness a historic launch 
. And whats with the New Glenn rocket? Is it really that powerful or is this just another case of "we need more rocket power"? 
But what's even cooler is that regular people can apply for accreditation and get exclusive updates on the mission. That's, like, so awesome!