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An illustration of the Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) that will transport gathered Martian samples from the surface to orbit, where it will rendezvous with another spacecraft. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Posted inOpinion

Missing link still needed to save Mars Sample Return

by John Whitehead February 5, 2025February 5, 2025

There is a perception that NASA’s Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission is being delayed by indecision, but the real delay has been multiple decades of seeking a heritage propulsion solution […]

Rocket Lab MSR concept
Posted inNews

Rocket Lab asks NASA to open up MSR to commercial competition

by Jeff Foust January 8, 2025January 8, 2025
Photo showing multiple vials of Martian samples left on the planet's surface.
Posted inCivil

NASA to study two alternative architectures for Mars Sample Return

by Jeff Foust January 7, 2025January 7, 2025
Posted inPolicy & Politics

Senate NASA bill focuses on commercial space stations, science mission overruns

by Jeff Foust December 24, 2024December 24, 2024
An illustration of the Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) that will transport gathered Martian samples from the surface to orbit, where it will rendezvous with another spacecraft. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Posted inFrom the Magazine

Foust Forward | Who gets the final word on Mars Sample Return?

by Jeff Foust December 2, 2024November 27, 2024
Mars Sample Return illustration
Posted inCivil

NASA MSR review continues despite committee leadership change

by Jeff Foust November 7, 2024November 22, 2024
Mars Sample Return illustration
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NASA on track to decide new approach for MSR by end of year

by Jeff Foust October 22, 2024October 22, 2024
Neutron launch
Posted inCivil

NASA awards Rocket Lab study contract for Mars Sample Return

by Jeff Foust October 8, 2024October 8, 2024
China's Zhurong rover (bottom) and landing platform (top) imaged by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.
Posted inCivil

China to launch Mars sample return mission in 2028, will follow planetary protection guidelines

by Andrew Jones September 5, 2024September 5, 2024
Mars Sample Return illustration
Posted inCivil

Companies describe studies to revise Mars Sample Return

by Jeff Foust July 31, 2024July 31, 2024

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