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TechCrunch
3 days ago
Mission District

Intuitive Machines wants to help NASA return samples from Mars | TechCrunch

Intuitive Machines aims to adapt its lunar technology architecture for the Mars Sample Return mission, aligning with NASA's request for a reevaluation to reduce complexity and cost. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Mission District

Space startups licking their lips after NASA converts $11B Mars mission into a free-for-all | TechCrunch

NASA seeks to revamp Mars Sample Return mission with cheaper cost and earlier return date by involving commercial providers. [ more ]
Nature
1 month ago
OMG science

NASA admits plan to bring Mars rocks to Earth won't work - and seeks fresh ideas

NASA abandons costly and delayed Mars sample return plan, seeks quicker and cheaper alternatives. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 month ago
Science

NASA is making announcement about Mars today - here's what we expect

NASA is expected to provide an update on the Mars Sample Return mission, which has faced criticism due to its budget and schedule. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Budget cuts to Mars Sample Return mission prompt hundreds of layoffs at JPL

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) will lay off 530 employees and 40 additional contractors due to anticipated funding cuts in the next federal budget.
This is the second round of layoffs for JPL this year, following the reduction of on-site contractors in January. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago
OMG science

The Mars Sample Return Mission Is at a Dangerous Crossroads

NASA's Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission could face challenges in terms of funding and delays, potentially hindering further exploration of the solar system.
The estimated cost for the completion of the MSR mission is between $8 billion and $11 billion, similar to the cost of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). [ more ]
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The Verge
4 days ago
OMG science

The mission to retrieve a Mars sample is running into turbulence

The Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission faces challenges like budget constraints and unrealistic timelines for retrieving invaluable Martian rock samples. [ more ]
Cornell Chronicle
1 month ago
OMG science

Mars Sample Return a top scientific priority, Lunine testifies | Cornell Chronicle

Mars Sample Return mission is crucial for understanding Mars' evolution.
Funding is necessary to bring back samples from Mars. [ more ]
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