NASA proposes cheaper, quicker way to get Mars rocks and soil to Earth
- NASA is exploring two strategies to bring Mars rock and soil samples to Earth, which could cost between $5.8 billion and $7.7 billion and return samples by 2039.
- The mission faced delays and budget cuts, leading to layoffs of 855 employees at JPL in 2024.
- NASA Administrator Bill Nelson stated that the final decision will depend on the incoming administration's preferences.
- Planetary scientists view the Mars Sample Return mission as their highest priority, as it could lead to significant scientific breakthroughs.
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