NASA Awards Blue Origin Contract To Provide Rocket for Mars Mission

NASA has selected Blue Origin to provide the rocket for its upcoming mission to Mars. Set for late 2024, the mission will investigate the magnetic field around the red planet.For Blue Origin's first-ever interplanetary contract with NASA, the company will bring to the table its New Glenn rocket. Named after astronaut John Glenn, the rocket is capable of carrying both people and cargo loads and is designed for up to 25 orbital missions.The New Glenn will blast off in conjunction with NASA's own E...