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.
Milestones · step 3 of 4
Twin spacecraft launch on New GlennNov 13, 2025
Both spacecraft fully commissionedFeb 2026
Earth flyby and departure for MarsNov 2026
Arrival at MarsSep 2027
Timeline
Nov 2026 Earth flyby and departure for MarsIN PROGRESS
Feb 2026 Both spacecraft fully commissioned
Nov 13, 2025 Twin spacecraft launch on New Glenn
Team