# Space-Launching Science Missions NASA Selects New Glenn for its Latest Space Project By Amy Duong | Published 2023-02-10 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-glenn-1 References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/nasa-blue-origin-new-glenn-escapade-science-mission-mars-110049165.html) & [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2020-03-11-blue-origin-shows-off-the-engine-and-nose-cone-of-its-reusable-r.html?uuid=eWqyz581YhHrvYZy2814)  [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasas-latest-initiative) selects New Glenn by [Blue Origin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longterm-lunar-exploration) to go on its first launch on a science mission that is taking place on Mars. Reuters did not that this is the company's inaugural interplanetary contrast with Nasa and the mission is dubbed 'Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers or ESCAPADE.' It is designed to research and study the planet's magnetosphere with the twin spacecraft as the vessel. In terms of launch, the team at NASA is looking at late 2024 with preparations that are leading up to it. Additionally, NASA has granted Blue Origin that contrast for the mission under the Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare program, otherwise known as VADR. It is made to nourish the development of [commercial launch services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefly-aerospace-scitec) in America. Image Credit: Rocket Lab USA, UC Berkley ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interplanetary Space Missions:** There is an opportunity for new players in the space industry to collaborate with NASA on interplanetary science missions. - **Commercial Launch Services:** There is potential for the growth of commercial launch services in America with NASA's Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare program. - **Spacecraft Research and Development:** There is a growing need for spacecraft research and development to meet the demands of NASA's upcoming space science missions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Space Industry:** The space industry can collaborate with NASA to provide innovative technology and services for interplanetary science missions. - **Commercial Aerospace:** The commercial aerospace industry can benefit from NASA's Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare program in expanding their services to support space science missions. - **Science and Research:** Science and research industries can contribute to NASA's space missions by providing expertise in developing instruments and experiments for spacecrafts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Global Space Craft Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasas-latest-initiative.md) - [Launch Pad Transportation Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artemis-mission-2.md) - [Long-Term Lunar Exploration Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longterm-lunar-exploration.md) - [Space Studying Expeditions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xray-polarization.md) - [Astronautical NFT Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestis-memorial.md) - [Patrol Mission Satellites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kleos-space.md) - [Advanced Telescope Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-telescope-design.md) - [Space Communication Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intuitive-machines1.md) - [STEM-Focused Writing Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-to-explore.md)