UC Berkeley has been sending experiments to Mars for nearly 60 years, helping scientists understand what shaped the planet we see today. But the latest mission may be a crucial step towards putting astronauts on the planet. Named "Blue" and "Gold" after Berkeley’s official colors, the twin satellites will launch in early November, aiming to study the planet’s magnetic fields and their response to space weather — important knowledge for future explorers, because Mars does not have a global magnet