From: running_man@writeable.com   
      
   On 07/09/2024 13:10 Snidely  wrote:   
   > NASA has judged the October launch timing to be at risk, and has   
   > delayed the trip to Mars by at least 6 months.  New Glen will loft a   
   > test prototype of the Blue Ring transfer vehicle instead.  Launch dates   
   > for both missions TBD, but Bezos really wants the first flight to be in   
   > 2024.   
   >   
   > Though the optimal Mars window is about to close for 18-24 months,   
   > there may be a practical but complex trajectory that could reduce the   
   > wait.   
   >   
      
   I doubt New Glenn will fly before spring.   
      
   In any case ESCAPADE is something NASA slapped together to fly   
   something on the new vehicle. It isn't critical for NASA's Mars   
   exploration program.   
      
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