Watch- Video of historic moment as Blue Origin successfully lands Mars-bound New Glenn rocket

Blue Origin notched a major milestone as it successfully launched NASA’s long-awaited Escapade mission to Mars, marking a defining moment for both the company and the future of deep-space exploration.

After a string of weather-related setbacks and a disruptive solar storm, the mission finally lifted off from Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The towering New Glenn rocket, standing 321 feet tall, rose during its scheduled launch window, sending the Mars-bound spacecraft on its journey beyond Earth.

This flight was only the second ever for New Glenn, yet it solidified the heavy-lift vehicle’s growing role in expanding both robotic Mars science and the commercial launch industry.