Blue Origin, the space company owned by Jeff Bezos, has successfully launched its New Glenn rocket from Florida. The rocket was carrying two Nasa spacecraft deployed towards Mars. The Escapade satellites will take 22 months to reach Mars and will orbit the planet to measure its atmosphere and magnetic field. The reusable booster powering New Glenn also separated from the rocket's upper stage and touched down on a floating landing pad in the Atlantic Ocean, in a successful first for Blue Origin.

76K views · 2.8K reactions | Today we remember Rusty Staub’s first World Series home run. https://atmlb.com/2MtgoFK | New York Mets | Facebook

740K views · 11K reactions | On July 4, 1985, the Braves and Mets played a 19-inning, six-hour game at Fulton County Stadium, ending at 3:55 AM. With 44,947 fans, it was the longest in Braves history. Fireworks launched at 4:00 AM, waking locals. Trailing 11-10, Rick Camp’s homer tied it, but the Mets won 16-13. Camp, a pitcher, rarely batted, a rarity post-DH rule. | Historyinmemes | Facebook

3.9K views · 52 reactions | ⚾️On April 6, 1974 the New York Yankees begin their 2-year stint at Shea Stadium, where the team will compile a 172-150 (.534) record during the renovations to Yankee Stadium, with a 6-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians. The “other” New York fans cheer loudly when the scoreboard posts the Mets' 5-4 loss in Philadelphia. Take a look back to this news segment the day before the Yankees opener at Shea.⚾️ | Davenport Sports Network | Facebook