Here's a problem to solve: Scientists launch a rocket into space for a mission. Once the rocket escapes the gravitational pull of Earth, how will the mass and weight of the rocket be affected?

Among the 4 following options, which is the correct answer?

- A: The mass and weight will change.
 
- B: The mass and weight will stay the same.
 
- C: The mass will stay the same, but the weight will change.
 
- D: The mass will change, but the weight will stay the same.
 