Core Points - The launch of Blue Origin's "New Glenn" rocket has been postponed due to weather conditions, marking its first attempt to deliver a payload into orbit and the U.S.'s return to Mars exploration after five years [1][2] - The "New Glenn" rocket, developed by Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin, is a powerful two-stage heavy-lift launch vehicle, designed to compete with SpaceX's Falcon series [1][2] - The rocket has a launch thrust of 1,750 tons and can carry 45 tons to low Earth orbit, with a payload capacity exceeding 13 tons to geostationary transfer orbit [1][2] Launch Details - The rocket was originally scheduled to launch on September 9 but was delayed, with the next launch window set for September 10, potentially affected by government shutdowns [1] - The launch is significant as it carries NASA's twin satellites, the "Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers" (ESCAPADE), marking NASA's first Mars mission since the Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter launched in July 2020 [2][3] Mission Objectives - ESCAPADE aims to create a 3D map of Mars's magnetic field, upper atmosphere, and ionosphere, providing insights into how Mars lost its atmosphere and how to protect future astronauts and equipment [3] - The mission will utilize a unique trajectory, initially heading to the L2 Lagrange point, allowing for low fuel consumption and reduced cosmic radiation exposure [4][5] Future Plans - The spacecraft will wait at the L2 point until the next Mars transfer window opens in November 2026, with an expected arrival at Mars orbit in 2027 [5] - NASA scientists believe that the success of this mission could enhance the flexibility of future Mars exploration missions, despite the increased risk of potential failures due to extended space duration [5]

如果一切顺利，这套降落伞系统将在2028年帮助重达310公斤的"罗莎琳德·富兰克林"号火星车降落到这 颗红色星球的表面，寻找火星生命的痕迹。 【环球时报综合报道】火星长期是人类探索太空的目标之一，然而想要在空气稀薄的火星表面安全着陆 并非易事。美国"太空"网站22日称，欧空局近日成功在北极高空测试了"史上最大火星降落伞"，为命运 多舛的ExoMars项目未来在火星降落打下了良好的基础。 报道称，不同于近乎真空的月球表面，火星依然拥有稀薄的大气，可以利用降落伞减缓探测器的着陆速 度。但火星大气密度仅为地球的1%左右，想要尽可能真实地模拟火星大气环境，只能在距离地面数十 公里的地球高空展开试验，并精心调整试验参数。欧空局专家描述称，探测器在火星着陆期间，速度将 在大气阻力的作用下，从每小时2.1万公里降低到约每小时1600公里。在这次测试期间，模拟探测器由 高空气球携带到30公里的高空后释放，它穿过稀薄的地球平流层之后达到与之相当的速度，随后打开降 落伞。据介绍，这套降落伞系统由两级降落伞组成，包括直径约15米的第一级降落伞和直径35米的第二 级降落伞。欧空局称，后者是有史以来为在火星上着陆而设计制造的最大降落伞 ...

Core Viewpoint - China is expected to establish the world's first Mars sample laboratory, with construction projected to be completed and operational by 2030 after 4-5 years of development [1][2]. Group 1: Laboratory Overview - The Deep Space Exploration Laboratory is a collaborative project between the National Space Administration, Anhui Province, and the University of Science and Technology of China, focusing on strategic and foundational research in deep space exploration [2]. - The laboratory aims to integrate science, technology, and engineering to meet national space strategy needs and international scientific plans [2]. Group 2: Mars Sample Laboratory - The Mars sample laboratory will differ from the lunar sample laboratory due to the potential presence of living microorganisms on Mars, necessitating high-level biological safety measures [2]. - This facility will protect Earth from potential unknown Martian microorganisms while preserving the scientific value of the Martian samples [2]. - The establishment of this laboratory will enhance China's influence and authority in deep space exploration, particularly in Mars exploration, attracting numerous domestic and international research institutions and scholars [2]. Group 3: Future Developments - The Deep Space Exploration Laboratory is also exploring the possibility of establishing a planetary environment simulation and resource utilization facility in Hefei [2].