Mars Sample Return Archives

NASA officials say the agency is on track to decide by the end of the year how to revise the Mars Sample Return (MSR) architecture to lower its costs and shorten its schedule.

Mars Sample Return

NASA on track to decide new approach for MSR by end of year

NASA awards Rocket Lab study contract for Mars Sample Return

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

Companies describe studies to revise Mars Sample Return

House spending bill directs NASA to study asteroid and orbital debris missions

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

EOI Space Achieves Milestone with Successful Testing of Flight Propulsion System

Antaris™ and SEAKR Engineering LLC Collaborate to Drive Speed and Efficiency in Satellite Development

Proteus Space Secures Major Investment and Partnership with SAIC

Astroport and Orbit Fab Join Forces for Lunar Exploration Breakthrough

Glasgow’s Craft Prospect selected as European Space Agency’s Rising Star

Aetherflux joins Commercial Spaceflight Federation (CSF)

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