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NASA’s Mars Sample Return mission is dead
NASA’s Mars Sample Return mission, a flagship effort to bring rock samples collected by the Perseverance rover back to Earth, has reportedly been cancelled after years of escalating costs and schedule overruns. The mission had faced independent reviews calling its budget unsustainable, with estimates running into the billions. Commenters are debating what the decision means for planetary science and future Mars exploration plans.
Why now: News of the cancellation of a long-running, high-profile NASA science mission is sparking debate over cost overruns and the future of Mars exploration
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