Because of solar storm: Bezos' rocket postponed – Mars mission in danger!

Because of solar storm: Bezos' rocket postponed – Mars mission in danger!

On November 12, 2025, the second launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn heavy-lift rocket was postponed due to a severe solar storm. This was announced by Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos. In a statement, the company said that possible new launch dates are being investigated. The rocket was originally intended to launch two NASA Mars orbiters into space as part of the “Escapade” mission to explore the Martian atmosphere. Concerns about the solar storm's potential impact on the orbiters led to this postponement.

After the launch was originally scheduled for Sunday, it was canceled due to bad weather and the solar storm that occurred, which also led to signal disruptions in radio communications and satellite navigation. Auroras were visible in many regions, a phenomenon related to energy-releasing activity on the sun's surface. Solar storms, like the current one, are massive bursts of energy that can impact Earth with potentially dangerous consequences, including disruptions to navigation systems and even possible blackouts across entire regions, scientific.com reports.

The dangers of solar storms

Solar storms are caused by coronal mass ejections (CME), which eject billions of tons of electrically charged particles into space. These particles can endanger Earth's critical infrastructure, particularly satellite electronic systems. Historical examples show that solar storms can cause massive disruptions in electrical systems, such as the Quebec blackout in 1989. Scientists and space organizations continually monitor solar storms to provide timely warnings. During a strong solar storm, even astronauts are exposed to increased radiation levels during space missions.

Despite the space challenges posed by such solar events, Blue Origin plans to use its New Glenn rocket to compete with SpaceX and further advance commercial space travel. The rocket's first mission was successful in January this year.

An exciting evening of basketball

Meanwhile, exciting games were taking place in the NBA on the same evening. Victor Wembanyama, a promising rookie for the San Antonio Spurs, scored a game-winning 3-pointer against the Chicago Bulls. Additionally, several close games contributed to an exciting NBA night, with Yahoo Sports Daily's Jason Fitz highlighting the games' exciting twists and turns. The exciting evening was marked by several go-ahead baskets in the final minute, and the Pistons were able to celebrate an important win, with Cade Cunningham scoring an impressive 46 points.

The combination of a canceled spacecraft launch due to a solar storm and an action-packed evening of basketball shows how the physical worlds of science and sports can shape the same day in unexpected ways. The observation and analysis of solar storms remains essential for the safety of modern infrastructure and space travel.