Summary
NASA launched the ESCAPADE mission on November 13, 2025, using a Blue Origin rocket to send two small orbiters to Mars. These orbiters aim to study Mars' atmosphere and its magnetic field remnants. The mission is designed to be low-cost and uses smaller spacecraft for efficient space exploration.
Key Facts
- NASA's ESCAPADE mission launched on November 13, 2025.
- The mission uses two small orbiters to study Mars.
- The orbiters will examine Mars' atmosphere and magnetic field.
- Each orbiter is about the size of a copy machine.
- The mission aims to explore Mars in a cost-effective way, with a budget of $80 million.
- Both orbiters will collect data simultaneously to enhance research accuracy.
- The mission is part of a trend of using smaller, low-cost spacecraft for space exploration.
- The mission will help understand how Mars' atmosphere has changed over time.
