ESCAPADE
Two Rocket Lab-built spacecraft for NASA and UC Berkeley, launched on New Glenn in November 2025. They wait near L2, loop back past Earth in November 2026 and reach Mars orbit in September 2027.
Timeline
Twin spacecraft launch on New GlennANov 13, 2025
Both spacecraft fully commissionedBFeb 2026
Earth flyby and departure for MarsCNov 2026
Arrival at MarsDSep 2027
A Nov 13, 2025 Twin spacecraft launch on New Glenn
B Feb 2026 Both spacecraft fully commissioned
C Nov 2026 Earth flyby and departure for MarsIN PROGRESS
D Sep 2027 Arrival at Mars