Mars Sample Return Archives

NASA has selected seven companies to conduct studies of “out of the box” concepts for the agency’s Mars Sample Return (MSR) program that can deliver samples faster and cheaper than current plans.

Mars Sample Return

NASA selects seven companies for MSR studies

Intuitive Machines making upgrades to second lunar lander

Nelson lobbies Congress to fund ISS deorbit vehicle in supplemental spending bill

Nelson defends “very tough choices” in NASA’s budget proposal

NASA open to significantly reduced return of Mars samples

NASA to look for new options to carry out Mars Sample Return program

MSR highlights challenges of NASA flagship missions

Mars Sample Return science continues amid budget uncertainty

NASA says spending caps force “hard choices” for its 2025 budget

China targets 2030 for Mars sample return mission, potential landing areas revealed

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