Its flagship mission to return Mars samples faces an $11 billion cost overrun and a delay to 2040, prompting NASA to seek private companies for solutions.
Mars Sample Return, a 30-year-old dream, now looks for private sector help, presenting a chance to be part of a historic hunt for life on Mars.
The current phase has Perseverance rover on Mars collecting samples, but the next phase's 2031 launch is deemed unachievable due to delays and costs.
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