Mars Sample Return: bridging robotic and human exploration
Artist's view of the Mars Sample Return (MSR) ascent module lifting off from Mars' surface with the Martian soil samples. Credits: ESA
Mars Sample Return: bridging robotic and human exploration
Jul 21, 2008 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 8 vote(s)
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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