ScienceNASA's Mars Sample Return mission reportedly canceled
A post citing Science says the mission was canceled after NASA's April 2024 estimate reached $11 billion for a 2040 return, up from $7 billion and 2033.
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A September 23 post, citing Science's September 21 report, says NASA's Mars Sample Return mission was canceled and Perseverance's sample tubes remain on Mars. The post puts NASA's April 2024 estimate at $11 billion and a 2040 return, compared with $7 billion and 2033 previously. It also says China's Tianwen-3 is scheduled to launch in 2028 and return by 2031.
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NASA's Mars Sample Return mission reportedly canceled
A post citing Science says the mission was canceled after NASA's April 2024 estimate reached $11 billion for a 2040 return, up from $7 billion and 2033.