Washington, D.C. NASA and Blue Origin have officially invited accredited media to attend the upcoming launch of a Mars-bound mission, marking a major milestone in public-private space collaboration.

The launch, scheduled to take place from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, will feature Blue Origin’s advanced launch vehicle carrying NASA payloads designed for Martian surface exploration and atmospheric research. This mission is part of NASA’s broader strategy to expand robotic and human exploration of the Red Planet.

Media representatives will have access to pre-launch briefings, facility tours, and interviews with mission engineers and scientists. NASA emphasized the importance of transparent coverage and public engagement as it pushes the boundaries of interplanetary science.

The collaboration reflects growing momentum in U.S. space innovation, with Blue Origin playing a key role in developing next-generation launch systems under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) and Mars Architecture initiatives.