Mars Sample Return Archives

NASA is delaying plans to move the Mars Sample Return (MSR) program to its next phase of development after an independent review found serious issues with its technical readiness, cost and schedule.

Mars Sample Return

NASA Mars Sample Return budget and schedule “unrealistic,” independent review concludes

House and Senate appropriators cut NASA’s budget

NASA identifies potential major cost growth in Mars Sample Return

China may include helicopter in Mars sample return mission

NASA warns of near-term cost growth on Mars Sample Return

Mars Sample Return cost growth threatens other science missions

White House proposes $27.2 billion for NASA in 2024

Perseverance prepares to deposit Mars sample cache

Perseverance to establish sample cache for later return to Earth

Draft Senate appropriations bill matches overall NASA request for fiscal year 2023

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