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space19 days ago•5 min saved

Blue Origin Reorients for Orbit and Moon Ambitions Amid SpaceX Rivalry

Blue Origin says it will pause New Shepard flights for at least two years to accelerate lunar capabilities and shift resources toward orbital launches and satellite networks, leveraging the larger New Glenn rocket for payloads and satellites. The move positions the company as a stronger rival to SpaceX, with NASA's Artemis program and future lunar lander contracts in play, while expanding its Leo Kuiper constellation and a new Terawave network aimed at enterprise and government customers, signaling a broader pivot beyond tourist spaceflight.

via Jalopnik|

#artemis #blue-origin #new-glenn

technology29 days ago•5 min saved

Blue Origin pivots from space tourism to lunar ambitions

Blue Origin is pausing its New Shepard suborbital space-tourism program for two years to redirect resources toward lunar ambitions, including the New Glenn rocket and lunar lander development, in line with NASA's Artemis goals; the program has flown 98 people and launched 200+ payloads since 2015, but profitability concerns and a shift in strategy toward lunar capabilities drove the move.

via Ars Technica|

#artemis #blue-origin #lunar-landers

science-and-technology3 months ago•2 min saved

Blue Origin and NASA face weather delays on Mars mission launches

Blue Origin postponed its second New Glenn rocket launch due to poor weather conditions, aiming to reschedule soon. The launch is crucial for testing booster recovery and supporting NASA's Mars mission, amid increasing competition with SpaceX in the commercial space race.

via The Guardian|

#blue-origin #new-glenn #rocket-launch

space3 months ago•1 min saved

Blue Origin Delays Second New Glenn Launch to November 9 Due to Weather

Blue Origin's second attempt to launch its New Glenn rocket was postponed due to weather, with a new window set for November 12. The launch aims to send NASA's ESCAPADE probes to Mars, marking a significant step in deep-space exploration and testing Blue Origin's reusable booster technology. The company worked with the FAA to schedule the launch amid regulatory adjustments during a government shutdown.

via The Verge|

#blue-origin #launch-delay #nasa-mars-mission

space3 months ago•4 min saved

Blue Origin Delays New Glenn Launch of NASA Mars Probes Due to Weather

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch carrying NASA's Mars ESCAPADE probes was postponed due to weather and upcoming FAA restrictions during the government shutdown, with efforts underway to secure an exemption for a future launch attempt.

via Space|

#blue-origin #faa-restrictions #launch-delay

space3 months ago•2 min saved

Blue Origin Delays New Glenn Launch of NASA's ESCAPADE Mission to Mars

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch was scrubbed on Nov. 9 due to weather and technical issues, with a new launch attempt scheduled for Nov. 12. The primary payload is NASA's ESCAPADE mission to study space weather at Mars, and the company aims to land the first stage on the ship Jacklyn, though this is not guaranteed.

via SpaceNews|

#blue-origin #escapade #launch-scrub

science3 months ago•3 min saved

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Set for Second Launch to Support NASA Mars Mission

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket will launch NASA's ESCAPADE mission to study Mars' atmosphere, with the launch live-streamed on Nov. 9; the mission involves two probes that will orbit Earth and Mars to gather critical data about the Red Planet's environment.

via Space|

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space3 months ago•3 min saved

Blue Origin Targets November 9 for Second New Glenn Launch of ESCAPADE Mission

Blue Origin's second New Glenn rocket launch is scheduled for Nov. 9 from Cape Canaveral, carrying NASA's ESCAPADE mission to study solar wind interactions with Mars. This mission will follow a novel trajectory allowing launch at any time, not just during traditional Mars windows, and aims to advance future Mars exploration capabilities. The launch also includes a Viasat data relay test, marking the first operational payload for New Glenn, with a focus on successful booster recovery.

via SpaceNews|

#blue-origin #escapade #launch-delay

space3 months ago•4 min saved

Blue Origin's New Glenn Set for Second Launch Amid Busy Week

Blue Origin is preparing for the second launch of its New Glenn rocket, which will carry NASA's ESCAPADE probes to Mars and attempt to recover its booster for the second time, aiming to demonstrate reusability and compete in the heavy-lift launch market. The launch is crucial for Blue Origin's reputation and future contracts, with success potentially reshaping the industry.

via Gizmodo|

#blue-origin #booster-recovery #nasa-mission

science-and-technology4 months ago•2 min saved

Blue Origin Prepares for Second New Glenn Launch with Successful Static Fire Test

Blue Origin successfully test-fired its New Glenn rocket's seven main engines at Cape Canaveral, clearing the way for its upcoming launch, potentially as soon as November 9, with plans to recover and reuse the first stage for future missions including a lunar lander.

via Ars Technica|

#blue-origin #cape-canaveral #new-glenn

science-and-technology4 months ago•2 min saved

Blue Origin's New Glenn Prepares for Second Launch After Successful Test

Blue Origin successfully static-fired its second New Glenn rocket in preparation for a November launch, which will carry NASA's ESCAPADE Mars mission. The test lasted 38 seconds to simulate landing conditions, and the company aims to improve booster landing success for potential reuse in future lunar missions.

via SpaceNews|

#blue-origin #nasa-escapade #new-glenn

space-exploration4 months ago•2 min saved

Blue Origin Prepares New Glenn Rocket for Mars Mission and Future Artemis Support

Blue Origin's second New Glenn rocket was rolled out for testing ahead of an upcoming launch to send NASA's twin ESCAPADE probes to Mars, marking a significant step in their operational mission to study Martian atmosphere and space weather.

via Space|

#blue-origin #escapade-probes #mars-mission

space-exploration4 months ago•4 min saved

Blue Origin Prepares New Glenn Rocket for Upcoming Mars Mission

Blue Origin moved its New Glenn booster 'Never Tell Me the Odds' to Cape Canaveral for its second launch, aiming to support NASA's Mars-bound EscaPADE mission, with plans for booster recovery and future reuse.

via Spaceflight Now|

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science-and-technology5 months ago•2 min saved

Blue Origin Prepares for Second New Glenn Launch

Preparations for Blue Origin's second New Glenn rocket launch, carrying NASA's ESCAPADE mission, are progressing well with a launch expected in the coming weeks, despite some scheduling adjustments due to launch window constraints and delays. The mission aims to deploy twin spacecraft for Mars exploration, with flexible launch options now available to accommodate delays.

via SpaceNews|

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science5 months ago•2 min saved

Rocket Lab's Mars Missions Advance as Spacecraft Arrive in Florida

Twin spacecraft named Blue and Gold, built by Rocket Lab, are in Florida ready for launch on Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket to study Mars' atmosphere and its interaction with solar wind, with a scheduled launch later this fall and arrival at Mars in 2027.

via Space|

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