Mars Sample Return: bridging robotic and human exploration
Monday, July 21, 2008 - 10:07
in Astronomy & Space
The first robotic mission to return samples to Earth from Mars took a further step toward realisation with the recent publication of a mission design report by the iMARS Working Group. The report, defines key elements of the future internationally-funded mission involving the cooperation of ESA, NASA and other national agencies.
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