Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:10am on 14 Nov 2025,Friday Science
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin successfully launched its giant New Glenn rocket from Florida on Friday, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. The debut mission sent NASA's twin EscaPADE satellites on a 22-month journey to Mars while achieving the first successful return landing of its reusable booster at sea. This represents the first science payload Blue Origin has delivered for NASA or any customer. The powerful two-stage rocket's launch, following its inaugural flight in January, positions Blue Origin to compete more effectively with Elon Musk's SpaceX. The rocket's seven BE-4 liquid-fueled engines propelled it through clear afternoon skies after several days of delays caused by cloudy weather and a geomagnetic storm.
