The twin probes just launched toward Mars have an Easter egg on board
8 days ago
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- NASA’s ESCAPADE mission launched to Mars aboard a New Glenn rocket for a 22-month trip.
- The mission includes twin satellites named 'Blue' and 'Gold' to study Mars' magnetosphere and atmospheric loss.
- Rocket Lab, founded in New Zealand, designed and built the Mars-bound spacecraft.
- Kiwi bird graphics are hidden on the probes, reflecting Rocket Lab’s New Zealand heritage.
- Each probe has a plaque with the Rocket Lab logo, motto, and an eagle icon.