"Rocket Lab's Twin Spacecraft Set Sail for Mars with Satellite Mission"

Rocket Labs twin spacecraft, Blue and Gold, are en route to Mars to study the planets atmosphere and solar wind interactions, enhancing our understanding of Mars historical water presence.

• The two spacecraft, Blue and Gold, each weighing around 550kg, are designed by Rocket Lab to transport and manage satellites in orbit around Mars.
• Managed by the University of California, Berkeley, the mission aims to reach Mars in September 2027, focusing on the planets atmosphere and magnetic environment.
• The study will investigate how solar wind affects Mars atmosphere, providing insights into how it lost the ability to support water over time.