NASA Funds Studies For Mars Sample Return Mission Options

Artist’s concept of Mars Ascent Vehicle launching with samples.

Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Out of 48 proposals for less-expensive, faster options for returning samples from Mars, NASA selected seven ideas from companies for 90-day study contracts. Lockheed Martin, SpaceX, Aerojet, Blue Origin, Quantum Space, Northrop Grumman and Whittinghill Aerospace were awarded firm fixed-price...
Irene Klotz

Irene Klotz is Senior Space Editor for Aviation Week, based in Cape Canaveral. Before joining Aviation Week in 2017, Irene spent 25 years as a wire service reporter covering human and robotic spaceflight, commercial space, astronomy, science and technology for Reuters and United Press International.

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