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Trump Administration's Role in Mars Sample Return Mission Decision

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Trump Administration's Role in Mars Sample Return Mission Decision

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  • Nasa announced that the final decision on retrieving rocks from Mars will be made by the **incoming Trump administration**.
  • The agency is revising its Mars Sample Return mission, now estimating costs under **$8 billion**, down from $11 billion.
  • **Perseverance rover** has been collecting samples since **2021** in Jezero Crater, vital for studying Mars' history.
  • A **robotic spacecraft** will be tasked with collecting samples from Mars, which will then be returned to Earth by the **European Space Agency**.
  • The mission requires **$300 million** in funding this year to avoid delays, according to outgoing NASA administrator **Bill Nelson**.

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