In a significant milestone for space exploration, Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket on November 13, 2025, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The mission, designated NG-2, carried NASA’s ESCAPADE twin spacecraft, which are set to orbit Mars as part of the agency’s Mars exploration initiative. The launch occurred at 3:55 pm Eastern Time, with the rocket’s main engine cutting off and stage separation confirmed approximately three minutes after liftoff. Blue Origin later reported that the second stage and payload were on track to continue their journey into space. This marks the second flight of the reusable New Glenn rocket, which is designed to support the scientific objectives of the ESCAPADE mission. The successful launch underscores Blue Origin’s growing role in advancing space technology and its collaboration with NASA in exploring the Red Planet.