NASA Exploring Alternative Mars Sample Return Methods

NASA is moving forward with 10 studies to examine more affordable and faster methods of bringing samples from Mars surface back to Earth as part of the agencys Mars Sample Return Program. As part of this effort, NASA will award a firm-fixed-price contract for up to 1.5 million to conduct 90-day studies to seven industry 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/news-...
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