Blue Origin is expected to launch two small Martian satellites as the first-ever interplanetary payload aboard its upcoming New Glenn rocket, NASA confirmed this week.
ESCAPADE is classified as a Class D mission, meaning NASA considers it a low priority but high-risk mission. It will accept a "medium or significant risk" of not being able to successfully carry out the mission.
"It's an incredibly ambitious first launch for New Glenn and we really appreciate the partnership," said Bradley Smith, director of NASA's Launch Services Office.
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