Observation by Nigel Evans: New Glenn 2nd Stage

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Nigel Evans

Observer

Nigel Evans

Observed

2026 Feb 22 - 22:45

Uploaded

2026 Feb 24 - 14:48

Equipment

200mm EdgeHD +ASI6200

Exposure

45x60sec

Location

Ipswich

Target name

ESCAPADE New Glenn Carrier Rocket

Title

New Glenn 2nd Stage

About this image

Using predictions (from https://projectpluto.com) for the discarded upper stage (66453 2025-260C) of the ESCAPADE Mission to Mars. The predicted magnitude was 16.6 - the measured is more like 19.5. But it is 4.2 million km away!

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260222 New Glenn NSE.jpg (915.1 kB)

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