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NASA Postpones Mars Mission To 2025 As Jeff Bezos's Rocket Isn't Ready To Launch

Next opportunity in Spring 2025.

The agency announced that it is letting go of the launch opportunity in October as Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket might not be ready to take off in its inaugural flight. In a statement, NASA said that the decision was made to avoid challenges and cost associated with draining fuel from the two orbiters in case the mission was delayed in October. Blue Origin acknowledged the delay saying, "We’re supportive of NASA’s decision to target the ESCAPADE mission for no earlier than spring 2025 and look forward to the flight."

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