Rocket Lab spacecraft begin journey to Mars via NASA mission

Monday 10 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 10 Nov 2025, 9:43am

In this story Rocket Lab, Jeff Bezos, NASA, Blue Origin

Two spacecraft designed and built by Rocket Lab are set to travel to Mars as part of NASA's ESCAPADE mission. The spacecraft will launch from Florida on a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 10 Nov 2025, 8:13am

   Watch: Rocket Lab spacecraft begin their journey to Mars (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 10 Nov 2025, 9:43am

   Kiwi spacecraft to take off towards Mars (opens in new tab)