NASA’s ESCAPADE mission to Mars — twin UC Berkeley satellites dubbed Blue and Gold — will launch in early November

University of California·Nov 6

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NASA's ESCAPADE mission to Mars, consisting of twin satellites called Blue and Gold, is set to launch in early November. The mission aims to examine Mars' atmosphere, with the satellites possibly taking a delayed route to the planet, waiting in space for a period of time before heading to Mars. The launch vehicle for the mission is unclear, with different reports mentioning New Glenn and Rocket Lab's involvement in the project.

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